History

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Connecting the past with the present

Nothing prepares students for the future like a glimpse back into the past, which makes the History Program the perfect place to hone your skills in research, critical thinking and writing.

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Why Is History Important?

We teach students about the past and about the discipline of history in our complex, culturally diverse, and increasingly global society.

Degrees

B. A. 

Bachelor of Arts:

M.A.

Master of Arts:

History

MINOR

Minor Programs:

CERT.

Certificate Programs:

Public History and Museum Studies

Scholarships

scholarships

History offers a wide range of scholarships and awards specifically for its undergraduate and graduate students. Learn what scholarships are available and how to apply.

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UWG Admissions hosts events throughout the year, such as academic showcase and scholarship day, for interested students to visit campus and learn more about our degree options and scholarship opportunities. 

Questions? Contact: history@westga.edu

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Land Your Dream Job

Graduates with History degrees often study it because they love it.  They may not work in a field directly related to History, but they have successful careers in many other fields like business, banking, law, archive management, museum work, foreign service, as well as teaching, just to name just a few of the hundreds of jobs available for History graduates. 

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Amazing opportunities

"After seeing the opportunities the public history program had to offer graduate students such as working out in the field at an actual museum, it was quite obvious this was the school for me."

-Jesse Garbowski

Contact Us

CONTACT US:

(678) 839-5450 | history@westga.edu

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