Academic Degrees & Programs
Academic Degrees & Programs
History Degrees & Programs
Through values of careful and thorough research, knowledge expressed in evidence-based arguments, critical thinking, empathy in approaching human difference, and clarity and creativity in self-expression, the UCCS Department of History leads students to a deeper understanding of the complex global world we live in while strengthening students' professional abilities in many areas.
Undergraduate Degree
History, BA
The Undergraduate History Degree Program offered by the UCCS History Department provides students with a broad understanding of historical events and ideas, as well as the skills necessary to conduct research, analyze sources, and articulate arguments, preparing them for a variety of career paths.
Specialization Track Options:
History & Philosophy, BA - Double Major
Minors
The Asian Studies minor at UCCS allows students to engage with the diverse cultures, languages, and thoughts of Asia. The program's broad and critical approach emphasizes the need to understand the differences among the regions of the continent and its approximately 4.5 billion people.
Civic Engagement through U.S History Minor
In response to the CU Regents US Civics Initiative, calling for proposals to encourage “the specific study of the United States governmental system, its history, founding documents, the evolution of the understanding of these documents over time, and the nature of, and challenges to, our liberal democracy,” the History Department offers a minor in the history of American civic formation. Civic education is typically defined as the study of the theoretical, political, historical, and practical aspects of citizenship and the institutions of democratic governance. Civics often centers on the rights and responsibilities of members of society in relation to laws and government.
The History minor at UCCS offers a comprehensive survey of Western and non-Western history and focuses on developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
The Pre-Law minor is designed for students interested in legal, political, and social institutions and systems. It is an excellent choice for those considering a career in public policy, public service, or graduate study.
Graduate Degree Program
History, MA
The History graduate degree program trains students to write research papers with well-evidenced arguments grounded in historiography and theory. Students take three sequences, tailored to their interests, with tenured or tenure-track faculty.
Graduates present their work at conferences, teach at universities and schools, and engage in professional work. The program's graduates have been admitted to prestigious domestic and international universities.
Certificate Program
Civic Engagement through U.S History Certificate
In response to the CU Regents US Civics Initiative, calling for proposals to encourage “the specific study of the United States governmental system, its history, founding documents, the evolution of the understanding of these documents over time, and the nature of, and challenges to, our liberal democracy,” the History Department offers a certificate in the history of American civic formation. Civic education is typically defined as the study of the theoretical, political, historical, and practical aspects of citizenship and the institutions of democratic governance. Civics often centers on the rights and responsibilities of members of society in relation to laws and government.