H I S T ORY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY
121 semester hrs / 40 courses
GENERAL EDUCATION (37 SEMESTER HRS / 12 COURSES)
Requirements include foundations of online learning, English,
history, literature and humanities, science and mathematics,
political science, and social sciences.
CORE COURSES (9 SEMESTER HRS / 3 COURSES)
» World Civilization before 1650
» World Civilization since 1650
» Research Methods in History
CONCENTRATIONS (42 SEMESTER HRS / 14 COURSES)
Students must select 14 courses in a concentration area. In
addition to a general concentration, concentrations are
offered in:
» American History
» European History
» Global History
ELECTIVES (30 SEMSTER HRS / 10 COURSES)
Students may choose from other courses not taken to meet
required, core, or major requirements.
CAPSTONE COURSE (3 SEMESTER HRS)
» Senior Seminar in History
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American Military University
H I S T ORY
MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY
When pursuing a degree in History, you have the chance to
focus your studies on topics relevant to the demands of your
chosen profession. Students are exposed to the social impact,
consequences, and changes of various pivotal historical events.
36 semester hrs / 12 courses
CORE COURSES (6 SEMESTER HRS / 2 COURSES)
Students must take 2 core courses:
» Historical Research Methods
»Historiography
MAJOR COURSES (21 SEMESTER HRS / 7 COURSES)
Students must select 7 major courses based upon their
concentration. Concentrations are offered in:
» Ancient and Classical History
» American History
» European History
» Global History
» Public History*
Major courses include:
» The Greek Civilization
» Medieval Europe
» The Great War
» World War II in Context
» U.S. Constitutional History
» The United States in the 20th Century
» History and Popular Culture
» Civil War: Seminal Event in American History
ELECTIVES (6 SEMESTER HRS / 2 COURSES)
Students may choose from other history or military history
courses outside the required or major requirements.
CAPSTONE COURSE (3 SEMESTER HRS)
» Master of Arts in History-Thesis
*Practicum Option only. Students who select this concentration
must complete the Practicum in Applied History and 3 additional
hours of elective credit.
For the most current program, concentration, and degree path
details, please consult the APUS catalog at: www.apus.edu/catalog
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member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org, 312-263-0456), and certified to operate by SCHEV.
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