History

Degree: BA Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
History & Anthropology
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Study in a major where you get individual attention and plenty of hands-on experiences. You’ll do that here.

A history degree prepares you for advanced study or careers in a variety of professions like law, business, or history. Our graduates work in political, financial, marketing, and government sectors.

What You’ll Do

As a history major at Southeast, you’ll gain incredible real-world learning experience including many opportunities outside the classroom.

  • Work with exceptional faculty who are active scholars with experience in U.S. history, Modern Europe, African history, the history of the ancient world, world history, and historic preservation.
  • Learn to understand and formulate historical arguments and interpretations as well as master the methods of historical research and communication.
  • Participate in a variety of clubs and organizations like the History Club, Historic Preservation Club, several Honor’s societies, and the Social Studies Educators’ Association.
  • Explore your individual interests with faculty support through research and individual projects.

What Can You Do with a History Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Career Fields for Program Graduates

  • Government
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Museums
  • Historic Sites
  • Journalism
  • Education
  • Business

Graduate School Opportunities of Recent Graduates

  • Master’s Program–University of Mississippi
  • Master’s Program–University of Missouri
  • Master’s Program–University of Delaware
  • Master’s Programs–University of Pennsylvania
  • Ph.D. Program–University of Massachusetts
  • Ph.D. Program–University of Mississippi
  • Ph.D. Programam–University of Missouri

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Outcomes & Careers

  • $101k

    Management Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a management analyst is $101,190.

  • $84k

    History Teacher

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a postsecondary history teacher is $84,210.

  • $74k

    Historian

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a historian is $74,050.

What You'll Study

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As a history major, you’ll increase your knowledge of history and develop research, organizational, and written and communication skills. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. A minor is required.

“ I didn’t declare history as a major until my second semester at SEMO, but it was one of the easiest decisions I’ve made. I have always been interested in history, but the professors sold it for me. Dr. Cameron, Dr. Snyder, Dr. Rhodes, and later Dr. Lacopo, always went above and beyond for me and my education. They are personable people and awesome professors who are passionate about what they teach. ”

Addie Johnson, History Major

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Accelerated Master’s Degree

Southeast offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with a master's degree sooner.

Learn More about a Master of Arts in Public History

Experiential Learning in History and Antrhopology

  • Historic preservation degree student studies a piece of a historic building closely for experiential learning at SEMO
  • historic preservation student uses a ruler to map out interior measurements for a restoration project at st Genevie summer field school
  • historic preservation major measures bricks
  • historic preservation at st gen field school measures exterior building

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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