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Online Bachelor of Arts in History

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Earn Practical Skills in a Flexible Online Environment

Classes start January 13, 2025

Apply by December 9, 2024

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This program offers the flexibility to select general education courses that align with students’ goals, making it especially attractive to transfer students.

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Experience dedicated support from application to graduation with personal Enrollment and Student Success Coaches.

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Students who earn this degree are encouraged to gain practical skills and hands-on experience through internships.

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The online degree teaches a wide range of hard and soft skills that are transferable to several careers in the public and private sectors.

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Shape the Future with Knowledge of the Past

Explore the main themes of history while gaining valuable critical thinking and research skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers. Flexible online courses and a transfer-friendly design allow you to earn your degree from an established university more conveniently than ever.

Learn the Skills Employers Demand

With the online Bachelor of Arts in History from LSU Alexandria, students will master the following skills, which apply to almost any career:

  • Professional writing and reading 
  • Researching 
  • Critical and analytical thinking 
  • Legal and political literacy 
  • Summarizing and synthesizing large volumes of information  
  • Oral communication  
  • Digital and computer literacy related directly to the discipline 
  • Cultural and social awareness of various civilizations, people, governments, social relations, and more 

Students are encouraged to take advantage of internships that can provide hands-on experience and allow them to apply the skills they learn in class. Additionally, the general education courses are not specified, meaning students can choose the courses best suited to their goals. This option can be particularly attractive to transfer students. The program prepares graduates for careers in several different fields, including education, law, and business.

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Our Enrollment Coaches are happy to answer any questions you have about LSU Online programs. We serve as your liaison from application to graduation. Let us help you take the first step toward advancing your educational goals.

LSU Online & Continuing Education offers more than 100 online degrees and certificates that stack together to help advance your career.

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