Bachelor of Arts in History

at University of the Incarnate Word

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History at the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word provides students with an understanding of the world and the diverse forces that shaped the past and influence the present.History majors study the past, but they build the skills needed to create a future career path. Employers across industries look to hire people who can make sound decisions, work through complex problems, craft evidence-based persuasive arguments, and process information, all skills that the study of history helps to build. Students of history also develop strong research skills to become critical thinkers, which make them ideal candidates for graduate programs or futures in the political sphere.