History Degrees
The history department uses the exploration of the past to provide you the intellectual tools to become informed, responsible citizens. The department specializes in the fields of American, European, and Asian history, and offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees as well as an 18-hour graduate certificate in history.
With emphases on critical thinking and writing, this program prepares you for a career in areas such as:
- Education
- Law
- Government
- Business
- Museums, archival preservation
- Historical editing and publishing
Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in History at Lamar University offers you several options in terms of focus and an end result: choose the B.A. in history as a standalone program or the history teacher certification plan.
Graduate
The Lamar University Master of Arts Degree in History will deepen your knowledge of history through analyzing scholarship and then writing and defending your own scholarly ideas. Thesis and Non-Thesis options available.
18-Hour Graduate Certificate
Ready to level up as a teacher? The 18-hour graduate certificate allows its holders to teach history at the college or dual-credit level within the state of Texas. The program includes six fascinating classes with professors offering personalized attention on a schedule suited for working people.
For more information contact Dr. Jeff Forret at forretjp@lamar.edu.