BA in History in Morgantown United States | West Virginia University

Studying history enables us to uncover fresh insights about bygone eras, contemporary times, and what lies ahead. Our program equips students with essential historical research methodologies while cultivating crucial professional abilities: analytical reasoning, clear communication, and solving intricate challenges. Alumni thrive in diverse fields including government, law, corporate sectors, personnel management, information science, policing, media, communications, security analysis, talent acquisition, teaching, and beyond. Department alumni have secured positions at National Park Service locations and the National Main Street Initiative in Charleston, West Virginia. Our graduates pursue careers as museum curators or in sectors like academia, public administration, personnel development, national security, global relations, legal practice, broadcasting, charitable organizations, and policy formulation.