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Support your major with a minor in History! Studying history will deepen your understanding of the world and our own society. Whatever your interests, be they politics, social movements, music, the arts, medicine, criminal justice, social work, technology - you name it! -  the study of history will place your specialized study in a wider context. Along the way, you'll also improve your analytical, research, and writing skills!

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Managers, Historians, Ethnic,, Postsecondary
History students at EIU

Why Study History at EIU?

  • Small classes—close contact with instructors and specialists in field.
  • Skills that transfer to any career—exhibit construction, publishing/editing, public presentations, research etc.
  • Internship opportunities offering hands-on experience in field and university credit.
"“The history department fosters extensive learning, a plethora of opportunities to practice history, and invaluable connections to both peers and professors. I will carry the experience I gained from this department not just into my future career, but for a lifetime.”"
Eli Wilhelm
Class of 2027, History
Eli Wilhelm, History at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, History students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Support your major with a minor in History! Studying history will deepen your understanding of the world and our own society. Whatever your interests, be they politics, social movements, music, the arts, medicine, criminal justice, social work, technology - you name it! -  the study of history will place your specialized study in a wider context.

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$101,223
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Historians
  • Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies…
  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Edmund Wehrle
Professor
efwehrle@eiu.edu
2576 Coleman Hall
217-581-3100
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Brian Mann, Advisor
Senior Instructor, Department Advisor
bmann@eiu.edu
Coleman Hall 2566
217-581-6372
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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