Online Bachelor's in History
The Online History degree program is identical to the on-campus program except for admission requirements. The online program allows students to participate actively in dynamic, diverse, and interactive online learning communities and to complete their degrees in their own time and at their own pace via the Internet. The online format enables them to complete course work using the latest networked information technologies for increased access to educational resources, advisers, and materials.
Student Testimonials
"The UIS Online BA in History allowed me to reach my goals with the flexibility I needed. The faculty gave me opportunities to pursue experiential learning that was relevant to my future career goals.
I credit UIS with giving me the foundational skills necessary to become an archivist with the National Archives and inspiring me to continue to participate in academics as an adjunct history professor."
Tara Bachelder
"I started at UIS in 2021 after deciding I needed to finish the degree I began several years ago. The knowledge I gained from the world-class professors in the History Department is information I can use in life. The faculty are caring, will help you, and want you to succeed, something I was not used to at the other university I attended.
The education you will gain from the online courses will benefit you for a lifetime. The online program is a great way to complete your degree and still get the same support as if you attended classes in person. You become a community with your professors and classmates. I completed the degree while working full-time as a hospital operator.
After graduation, I will be a community health worker. I can use the skills I learned from the online history degree, like researching and critical thinking, to serve my patients. Being a history major allows you to be more than just a teacher. You can be an asset in various careers. I am so thankful for this program."
Kimberly Dacas Wilson
History Honors Program
The UIS History Department Honors program is designed to provide an opportunity for the highest-performing students in the major to develop skills above and beyond what is required of the typical History B.A. student. The Honors program focuses on developing skills that will assist high-performing students in applications to graduate and professional schools.