Academics

Bachelor of Arts in History

Options:
  • History
  • History—Pre-Law
  • History—Teacher Education
  • BA/MA Integrated

Why Choose History at WIU?

  • Three degree options to meet individual interests and career aspirations: History, History -- Teacher Education, and History -- Pre-Law
  • Online and face-to-face classes taught by award-winning faculty
  • Active student organizations offering leadership and professional development opportunities
  • Internships, study abroad opportunities, and funding for research to enhance skills and job readiness
  • Multiple majors-only scholarship programs and competitive prizes

Program Availability

  • Macomb
  • Online (History option)

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
  • Dubois Museum & Wind River Historical Center (Wyoming)
  • Office of the Illinois State Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor
  • Kankakee High School (Illinois)

Scholarships

Western Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.