History

The Bachelor of Arts in History at South Dakota State University offers students an in-depth exploration of the past, encompassing a wide range of historical periods, regions, and themes. This program is designed to cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and a nuanced understanding of historical processes, enabling graduates to interpret and analyze complex historical phenomena. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will study ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary history, gaining insights into cultural, political, economic, and social developments across different eras and societies. The program emphasizes active engagement with primary and secondary sources, fostering skills in research, writing, and oral communication that are vital for various careers.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as American history, European history, Asian history, or world history, allowing them to tailor their education to their personal interests and career goals. The curriculum includes a combination of lecture courses, seminars, and research projects, along with opportunities for internships and community engagement, which prepare graduates for careers in education, government, journalism, public history, and other fields requiring historical expertise. Faculty members are dedicated professionals with diverse research interests, providing mentorship and guidance throughout the student’s academic journey.

The program also encourages students to develop a global perspective, understanding the interconnectedness of different regions and historical processes. Graduates of the History program from South Dakota State University leave equipped with a solid foundation in historical knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of professional environments. Whether students aspire to continue their education through graduate studies or seek immediate employment, this program provides a rigorous, supportive academic environment to achieve their goals.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee

• USD 7635 Year (National)
• USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 24 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Full-time Structure Fully structured Student interaction Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Major Requirements:

• World Civilizations
• Western Civilization
• World Civilizations
• Western Civilization
• United States History
• United States History
• Writing History Credits
• Historical Methods and Historiography

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Quality new facilities
• Excellent student leadership
• Shared governance
• Partnerships with local community
• Robust and Integrated assessment program
• Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics