Academics

Bachelor of Arts in History

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, available Fall 2023)

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