AA History (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Why Study History? To Major in Versatility. History is more than names and dates. It’s about learning how we have been shaped by the past and how to apply historical knowledge and analysis to issues facing contemporary societies. A history degree prepares you for a modern economy with analytical skills and a deeper understanding of how the world works.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 60 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

60-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including European History: Antiquity to 1600, European History since 1600, Growth of the American Nation to 1865, Making of Modern America: 1865 to the Present, World History to 1500, World History Since 1500.

Career pathways

A history degree trains you to analyze evidence, develop conclusions based on that evidence, and communicate those conclusions clearly in both written and oral form. These skills (critical analysis, organizing bodies of information, writing succinctly, and effective oral expression) provide a foundation for a variety of public and private sector jobs that value clear thinking and effective communication.

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