BA in History in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Grasping the historical and cultural context of global economic hubs has become more crucial in today's interconnected financial and business landscape. Blending historical research with other fields offers comprehensive knowledge that's highly relevant across numerous professions. CMU's history education programs equip students with strong foundations for fulfilling teaching careers. Over 50% of CMU's history majors aspire to become educators. Choosing history at CMU also lays the groundwork for advanced studies in fields like government service, academia, legal practice, or cultural preservation. Our bachelor's programs award degrees in history (B.S. or B.A.) or education (B.S.) at various teaching levels. Our curriculum covers worldwide history across all periods, with experts specializing in American, European (including British, French, Italian, Russian, and German), ancient/medieval, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Asian, and African studies. We can only navigate the future by understanding our past. Exploring previous societies' political, cultural, social, and economic systems deepens contemporary awareness. History majors and minors cultivate valuable abilities in critical analysis, research, writing, and problem-solving applicable to diverse professions. Students can participate in international study programs in destinations like the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. The program also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in history, law, or business administration.