Bachelor of Arts in History

If you want to question assumptions and hone your communication skills, history could be the major for you. A history degree prepares you for rewarding careers in education, law, nonprofits, public policy and more. From our inspirational founding story to our historic building, Roosevelt University is the ideal place to immerse yourself in history. In the middle of a city known for its diversity and rich culture, you’ll experience history inside and outside the classroom. Find your voice as a historian with engaged classmates, small class sizes and interactive learning. Public history and travel abroad courses will transport you outside of the classroom. Engage with the community and hear from the voices in history that have too often been submerged. You’ll learn how to construct histories through inquiry, research and interpretation. Talented faculty are here to mentor you and prepare you for fulfilling careers.

A freshman applicant is defined as an individual who has completed or will complete a high school degree or its equivalent and has fewer than 12 transferrable college credit hours. The admission requirements for freshman applicants are as follows: Roosevelt requires applicants to attain a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 for at least 3 years of study. Self-reported information is accepted for most programs but an official transcript will be required if you are admitted to Roosevelt University. If you took dual enrollment classes at your local community college as part of your high school diploma, you will need to submit transcripts from your community college in addition to your high school transcripts. Roosevelt is test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT we encourage you to send your scores, though these are not required for admission.