Bachelor of Arts - History

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Iowa State University
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Progression Summary

program description

history majors may earn either a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. candidates for the b.a. must complete two years of university-level study in one foreign language or the equivalent.  many history majors also pursue a minor in another discipline, a second major, or teacher certification.

objectives for history majors
  1. display the appropriate level of cognitive knowledge of historical themes and events based upon the student’s course of study.
  2. display an understanding of past cultures and social organizations, based on the course of study.
  3. develop the fundamental methodological skills of the historical craft: the ability to contextualize and analyze primary source evidence; familiarity with the concepts of historical argument and interpretation, and the ability to formulate effective argumentation in written and oral forms; awareness of the basic historiography in selected research area; and the ability to conduct research and to write a historical essay based upon primary and secondary source research.
  4. display a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between past events and the present. 

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Start Date

2026-08
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Tuition fees

109,755 .SAR
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Start Date

2026-01
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Tuition fees

109,755 .SAR
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Start Date

2026-05
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Tuition fees

109,755 .SAR

ielts (academic) overall [6.0],with no skill below [5.5]

minimum level of education completed grade 12 / high school minimum gpa 70.0%