History Minor
Available Fully Online
Bachelor of Arts in History, B.A.
Available Fully Online
Master of Arts in History, M.A.
Available Fully Online
Linking the past to your future.
The History program at Idaho State University offers a lively and engaging curriculum that helps students develop important skills in writing, problem-solving, and analysis.
With classes available on the main Pocatello campus, in Idaho Falls, and online, the program is flexible and accessible to everyone.
The department has expert faculty who specialize in U.S. and global history, environmental history, and the history of war, conflict, and violence, providing students with rich learning experiences based on the latest research.
We offer many opportunities for student involvement through events like colloquia, an annual speaker series, and participation in public school history programs, preparing graduates for various careers and further studies.
This program could be a good fit if you:
Need flexible courses available on-campus and online.
Want to gain skills in writing, problem-solving, and analysis.
Are interested in U.S. and global history, environmental history, and the history of war and conflict.
Want to join events like colloquia, speaker series, and public school history programs.
Are interested in careers in teaching, research, museums, consulting, non-profits, government, or furthering your history studies.
With a degree in history, you could become a/an:
Why study history at ISU?
- Funded MA program for teachers who want to earn an MA in History
- opportunities in local school districts
- pay increases
- ability to teach in the Early College Program
- Faculty are diverse in subject matter and expertise
- Student opportunities for engagement
- department colloquia
- annual speaker series
- Phi Alpha Theta history club
- Involvement in history programs in public schools through ISU's Early College Program and Liberal Arts High program
Career Paths
- Education
- Research
- Museums
- Consulting
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Government agencies
- Law
Accessible Education and Practical Skills Development
- History coursework offered on-campus and online
- BA and MA degrees offered completely online
- Get a teaching endorsement in history
- Development of critical skills in writing, problem-solving, analysis, audio editing, and web writing