Online History Degree :: Accredited Universities

Athabasca University offers a variety of undergraduate History courses. You can take these courses as a visiting student and earn credit towards a credential at another university; alternatively, you can pursue either a three-year B.A. with Athabasca with a concentration in History or a four-year B.A. major in History. Of course, there is nothing stopping you from enrolling in a course simply to learn more about a particular topic. The University does not have a fixed timetable: you can start one of our courses at any time. Some courses are delivered to students as print-based packages, while others have online components or include other media.

Entry Requirements

• Hold credit in ENGL 255 (Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early in their program.); or have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level; or receive credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at other institutions.
• Students who hold a previous degree must enrol in the Bachelor of Arts four-year second undergraduate degree program. This degree requires a minimum of 60 credits.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• A minimum of 36 credits in concentration courses including a minimum of 24 senior (300 or 400) level credits.
• 6 junior (200) level credits in world or European history.
• 3 junior (200) level credits in Canadian history
• A minimum of 3 senior (300/400) level credits in North American history.
• A minimum of 3 senior-level credits in the history of areas of the world other than North America or Europe.
• A minimum of 21 credits in the designated History concentration elective courses

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History is the study of the past through its documentary record. Historians collect and study historical documents, interpret their content, assess their value as sources of information, and use the most reliable of these documents to describe and explain what happened in the past. History students learn what historians have discovered, but are also taught the historical method, and are encouraged to think critically about the past and its influence on the present.

Entry Requirements

Ontario High School Applicants
Applicants to our Bachelor of Arts programs require the successful completion of at least six grade 12 4U/M courses with a minimum overall average of 70% and must qualify to obtain their OSSD.
Most Bachelor of Arts programs require a grade 12 4U English and five other Grade 12 4U/M courses. Programs in Computer Science and Mathematics require a grade 12 4U English, a grade 12 4U Mathematics course in Advanced Functions, one additional grade 12 4U Mathematics course, and three other Grade 12 4U/M courses. Programs in Fine Art, Music, and Theatre Arts require an audition in addition to their course requirements

International Baccalaureate
Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate are eligible for admission provided they have achieved a minimum score of 28 and have fulfilled the diploma requirements (six subjects, minimum three at the higher level). Applicants may receive transfer credits for higher level courses with grades of 5 or higher. Applicants must submit the International Baccalaureate transcript to the Office of Admissions for evaluation.

Canadian High School Applicants from Outside Ontario
Applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants. Applicants from the Province of Quebec require a minimum of the first year of the Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) program or grade 12 with a minimum 75% average. Applicants who have completed two or three years of a CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing.

High School Applicants from the United States of America
Applicants must have completed grade 12 from an accredited secondary school with a minimum overall B average and with at least four different subjects, including English.

Applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year of college studies with a minimum overall C average may be eligible for admission. For students who have completed two or three year programs, Laurentian has many articulation agreements designed to enhance student mobility. If there is not an articulation agreement, Laurentian offers admission with advanced standing. For information with respect to articulation agreements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Applicants from other Universities and Colleges
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. The transcripts received will be assessed for admissibility and possible transfer of credits.

Mature Students
Applicants wishing to be considered as a mature student must:
o be 21 years old or older prior to the first day of classes of the term to which they applied
o have not attended any secondary or postsecondary institution for at least two years
o submit a letter outlining the reasons for pursuing university studies
o submit a resume or CV specifying current education, interests, and work experience
Applicants from Other Countries
Applicants from other countries wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions. These documents should be submitted in their original language as well as an official translation into English or French.
Applicants to English language programs who have not completed at least three years of English academic study, must also present an English-language proficiency test result (TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or MELAB) with the required minimum score. Applicants who do not meet the minimum and who are otherwise admissible are offered the opportunity to enrol in Laurentian’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program. Please refer to the website of Laurentian International for more details.

Other Fees

• $650.38 Student General Association Incidentals

• $636.19 AEF Association des étudiants francophones incidentals

• $684 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)

• $65 Admission Deferral Fee – International Students

• $50 Application Fee

• $210 Auditing Fee (6 credits) (Domestic students)

• $840 Auditing Fee (6 credits) (Foreign students)

• $45 Deferred Exam

• $43 Installment Fee

• $60 Late Registration

• $54 Late Payment fee

• $25 Letter of Permission

• $54.60 Material Fee (per each Envision course)

• $42 Returned Cheque

• $47 Supplemental Examinations

• $262 Withdrawal Fee

Notes

Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 or higher may receive transfer credit equivalent to a maximum of 12 credits. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements listed above as Advanced Placement courses are not accepted in place of the Grade 12 requirements.

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Principals across the dynamic landscape of schools today are searching for educators who possess a strong blend of content knowledge, teaching skill and critical reasoning.

GCU‛s Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education opens the doors for a scholar to become a middle school or high school social studies or history teacher. The program meets the competitive demands of a teacher who thrives in a classroom setting. It provides a solid foundation in historical content and the classroom skills for a successful career in teaching.

The contemporary history programs at GCU explore the discipline thematically, as an alternative to the more common chronological approach. This program engages scholars in historical contexts that are relevant to their interests and contemporary society.

Program Highlights
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- Earn this history degree online or on campus

- One-semester (14-week) teaching assignment, with placement assistance from GCU‛s Office of Field Experience

- Preparation for Arizona teaching certification

- Coursework aligns with the standards set by the National
Council for Social Studies, to successfully teach in any state‛s curriculum

- Learners are exposed to the latest technologies available in the classroom

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

Other Fees

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Anthropology in its broadest sense is the study of what it is to be human. Anthropology differs from all other disciplines that study human beings because it is holistic, historic, global and comparative. Anthropologists study the cultures, social organization, languages, and environmental relationships of societies and populations around the globe, and their physical and genetic diversity. Anthropology also examines the evidence gained through archaeology to learn about peoples of the past, and our primate relatives to help understand both our human uniqueness and our similarity with other primates.

Entry Requirements

• Students are not permitted to obtain a second undergraduate degree in the same field or related field as their first undergraduate degree. Students who have completed a previous undergraduate degree must enter the second undergraduate Bachelor of Arts four-year degree and follow these regulations. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.
• Students in the Bachelor of Arts program, as either a first or second undergraduate degree, generally have the option to combine two majors if they wish. Students who undertake double majors must fulfill all requirements for both majors. Depending upon the majors chosen, this may greatly restrict course selection (particularly in the second undergraduate degree program) or require the completion of more than 120 credits. Students considering enrolling in double majors should consult with an Athabasca University advisor for assistance in selecting their programs and courses.
• You may change majors at any time. You will be placed in the current regulations. If you wish to remain in the regulations that were in effect at the time of your original enrolment, contact Admissions and Evaluations Services. Please reference the appropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003 regulations. To request a change of major, complete and submit a new Undergraduate General Application Form. No fees are required.
• The degree conversion provision is available to Athabasca University students who have been awarded a three-year AU degree and wish to convert to a four-year degree. For more information about this regulation, please review the Degree Conversion Provision Policy
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at several institutions. See Learning Services Collaborations for partners.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• 45 credits in designated History major courses including 30 senior (300/400) level credits (a minimum of 12, 400-level credits).
• 6 junior (200) level credits in Canadian history
• A minimum of 6 junior (200) level credits in European or world history
• A minimum of 6 senior (300/400) level credits in European history
• A minimum of 6 senior (300/400) level credits in North American history.
• A minimum of 6 senior-level credits in the history of areas of the world other than North America or Europe
• Electives
Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.
Counseling Services offers an assessment website, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University."

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The Art History, Film and Visual Studies Department offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain. We give all possible support to our researchers, developing the resources available at the University and encouraging an active postgraduate environment for the exchange of information and concepts.

The PhD – the most advanced research degree – leads to a dissertation of up to 80,000 words on a subject of students choice and under the expert supervision of an academic member of staff. Students can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning.

Entry Requirements

English language requirements for international students
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Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level

by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Any academic and professional qualifications or industrial experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.

Please be aware that entry on to many programmes is highly competitive; consequently we also consider the skills, attributes, motivation and potential for success of an individual when deciding whether to make an offer. After we have received the application students may, if you live in the UK, be invited for an interview or to visit us to discuss the application.

Other Fees

Domestic tuition fee for part-time - £1,998

Notes

This course is available both in full-time and part-time

Duration for part-time course - 72 months

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