History
History B.A. or B.S
A Degree in History: BA or BS?
Along with choosing a major program in history, you will need to choose the degree -- that is, whether that major is a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. We can broadly describe the differences between the two; specific and up-to-date requirements are in the undergraduate course catalog in the tab above.
With the B.A., you spend up to two years learning a global language; with the B.S., you conduct additional coursework in the sciences. Think about the following:
- Will you have the language skills to succeed in the workplace?
- Do you see yourself living in a major metropolitan area where business and public affairs are regularly conducted in languages other than English?
- Are you thinking about graduate studies in history? Most Ph.D. programs require the ability to read in at least one language other than English.
- Are you considering international journalism or business?
- Do you already have, or plan to take, additional courses in the sciences that might not count towards a B.A.?
- Are your interests in history linked to scientific, medical, or technological issues?
- Will you work in the public sector, in education or health?
UWL offers training in Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian and other global languages. See the Department of Global Cultures & Languages for additional information.