Bachelor of Arts in HistorySchool of Arts and Sciences
History in the making
With a Bachelor of Arts in History, you can unfold the complexities that shape the dynamic and often tumultuous world we inhabit today. The expertise of historians is increasingly crucial in comprehending the factors that both unite and divide us as individuals, both within our nation and on a global scale. At Edgewood College, we explore the depths of four key historical significances including American, European, and East Asian history.
Within the History Department, we focus on the exploration of historical events that have shaped our world. We invite guest speakers who specialize in social justice and civil rights, providing first-hand knowledge of pivotal events and shifts in society. This empowers students to enhance their understanding of what it means to navigate challenges and experience transformative moments.
Students will learn to cultivate critical thinking abilities as well as professional writing and research skills. Dedicated faculty ensure students graduate as subject matter experts, but also emerge as adept scholars prepared for a wide range of intellectual pursuits.
Madison, WI
On-campus
120
August 28, 2024
Careers within History
$62,360
Average annual salary for a High School Teacher
As a bachelor’s degree in History prepares you for a variety of career paths. Those marked with an asterisk (*) require graduate-level degrees.
- Archivists / Curators*
- Doctor*
- Economists*
- Editors
- Geographers
- Lawyer*
- Museum worker
- Sociologist*
- Teacher
- Writers and Authors
History Student Spotlight
Bachelor of Arts in History, Graduate Student at Queens College in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Eleanor “Ellie” Olbinski ’22
“The diversity of the classes I took at Edgewood helped me form a well-rounded degree. This foundation has helped me immensely in my post-graduate career.”
Featured Courses in History
Transformation of Japan from a feudal to a post-industrial society and global economic power.
History 325 – Germany and the Rise of the Nazis
Introduction to the origins of the Nazi Party and its rise to power within the context of German historical and social developments from WWI through 1945.
History 361- Freedom Rides: The Civil Rights Era
This course is a detailed exploration of the Civil Rights and Black Power movement with an emphasis on the impact of the northern region of America. Through this course, you will explore the detailed subject of what has shaped our world as well as be able to explore it through traveling to various cities across the north to immerse ourselves in the turbulent era.
History Faculty Spotlights
Professor
Andrew Witt
AWitt@edgewood.edu
Adjunct Instructor
Sarah Fairbanks – Ukropen
SFairbanksUkro@edgewood.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions About History
What can I do with a degree in history?
With the professional diversity of a degree in History, your career can venture in so many different directions. Our alumni have gone on to be lawyers in the Department of Homeland Security, educators throughout Wisconsin, emergency room physicians, and insurance agents. Additionally, many graduates have sought advanced education at esteemed institutions including the University of Chicago, UW-Madison, Purdue University, and George Washington University, among many other schools.