History Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses are available online
Select on-site and hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

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Prepare for a future in politics, law, journalism, or education with a bachelor's degree in history.

Enrich your knowledge of history and its impact on society with an online bachelor's degree in history from University of Maryland Global Campus Europe.

This comprehensive 120-credit BA program highlights a range of topics from the foundational aspects of historical studies to advanced explorations of cultural, political, and social history. Throughout the curriculum, students delve into the complexities of war, periods of monumental change, and the key individuals who have shaped the United States and our world. Within this framework, they also learn about topics such as African American history, historical methods, the Middle East, China, and more. Ultimately, this online degree is designed for those interested in studying the past to inform and improve future outcomes once they graduate.

Courses
Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Core Courses: 30
Required Major Capstone Course: 3
General Education Courses: 41
Elective Courses: 46

Required Major Courses

(3 Credits, HIST 115) or (3 Credits, HIST 141)

(3 Credits, HIST 116) or (3 Credits, HIST 142)

(3 Credits, HIST 156)

(3 Credits, HIST 157)

(3 Credits, HIST 289)

(3 Credits, HIST 309)

Upper-level HIST (12 credits): Focused study in either U.S. history or world history recommended; see Degree Focus below

Degree Focus

To align with the 12-credit upper-level requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to align with your career interests:

U.S. History

(3 Credits, HIST 316L)

(3 Credits, HIST 365)

(3 Credits, HIST 377)

(3 Credits, HIST 461)

World History

(3 Credits, HIST 326)

(3 Credits, HIST 337)

(3 Credits, HIST 392)

(3 Credits, HIST 480)

Required Major Capstone Course

(3 Credits, HIST 495)

_{* This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive}

Bachelor's General Education Requirements