B.A. In History
Bethlehem, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 48,730 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 2020-21 full-time comprehensive fee per year
Introduction
The past—yours, ours, the world's—holds both some of life's greatest mysteries as well as answers (or at least clues) to the most puzzling of problems. Our program in history acquaints you with the nature of historical inquiry and the antiquity and variety of human experience. Instead of relying solely on factual narratives, you'll focus on the analysis of primary sources, understanding history as a contested field of interpretations, and the skills of producing histories. The history major prepares you to enter careers and graduate study in a variety of fields, including teaching and research, education, museums, and historical restoration, library work, journalism, business, law, and public service.
Why Moravian?
It's all about the experience! The opportunities here are life-changing. Here’s a preview of what you’ll experience as a Moravian University student:
- A tech-friendly campus: Every student receives a MacBook Pro and an iPad as soon as they deposit
- Personalized learning: We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students
- Classic college town: Moravian is located in historic downtown Bethlehem, PA
- Lifetime support: Say hello to the Center for Career and Civic Engagement!
- Global education: Choose from more than 20 study abroad programs
- Opportunities beyond the classroom: Participate in research, civic engagement, scholarship programs, internships, and more.
- A vast and active network: There are more than 20,000 Moravian alumni across the world, ready to help you get a job
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships up to USD 25,000 for International Students
Moravian University offers an International Student Merit Award based primarily on academic achievement: grades, the strength of your academic program, your TOEFL or IELTS scores, and your SAT scores if submitted.
Curriculum
Program of Study
The program in history acquaints students with the nature of historical inquiry and the antiquity and variety of human experience. Instead of relying on factual narratives, the program focuses on the analysis of primary sources, understanding history as a contested field of interpretations, and the skills of producing histories. The program prepares students to enter careers and graduate study in a variety of fields, including teaching and research, education, museums, and historical restoration, library work, journalism, business, law, and public service.
The Major in History
The history major consists of 10-course units. Ordinarily students complete:
- Three 100-level courses, one dealing with Europe; one with the United States; and a third with an area outside Europe or the United States.
- Four 200-level courses, two of which must be History 270: Historical Methods and Interpretations and History 288: Internship in History.
- Three 300-level courses, one of which must be History 371: Senior Seminar. Only one of the courses numbered 381-388 may be used to satisfy the major requirements.
Internships
Moravian University history majors are now required to complete an internship during their undergraduate studies. History 288: Internship in History, will support and guide you as you reflect on your experiences as an intern. In addition to completing at least eight hours of fieldwork per week, you'll meet as a group once per week and share thoughts about readings, careers in history, and experiences in internships. By pooling these experiences, you’ll get a broader sense of the range of possibilities for history interns than you would glean from your experience alone.
An internship is an academic enrichment program that takes history students into the frontiers of historical work. Internships consist of both practical work and academic work. Depending on the setting the practical work could include transcription of letters, organization of collections, background checking for relevant historical items or collections, collection of relevant information through oral interviews, and surveys. The academic work consists of two well-written reports, each of which has to be at least 8 pages long. Whereas the first report is a journal of the student’s overall experience and relevant thoughts, the second report should include a structured account of the student’s specific project and its results.
Student Resources
- Moravian University History Club
- Phi Alpha Theta
English Language Requirements
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