Academic Degrees & Programs

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:

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
   

Anthropology and History Double Major 

History and Geography Double Major

History & Philosophy, BA - Double Major

History and Political Science Double Major

History and Spanish Double Major  

History and Women’s & Ethnic Studies Double Major 

Philosophy and History Double Major 
 

Minors

Asian Studies Minor

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. 

History Minor

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.

Pre-law Minor

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.

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.

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.

• Articulate original arguments using critical analysis and complex reasoning.
• Use, integrate, and discuss primary source evidence effectively in writing and oral discussion, based on an understanding of the methods of historical research and analysis.
• Use, integrate, and discuss secondary sources and historiography effectively in writing and oral discussion, based on an understanding of the methods of historical research and analysis.
• Use, integrate, and discuss methodological, conceptual, and theoretical approaches effectively in writing and oral discussion.
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and critical thinking in the organization, form, framing, and development of arguments.
• Use proper writing mechanisms, appropriate authoritative voice, and active verbs/sentence structures.