History
An area of concentration in History involves the study and research of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past and provides a perspective on events that have shaped the contemporary world. This concentration also allows you to tailor coursework to focus on a particular historical period or topic of interest simply by the courses selected. History is a versatile concentration and will develop skills and understanding useful in a variety of settings.
| Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| 30 hours from the Department of History (HIST) | 30 hours |
| Block 3 | 15 hours |
| Comprised of a complementary or separate area of study than the Concentration (Blocks 1 & 2) | |
| Electives | 35 hours |
| Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours | |
| University General Education | 40 hours |
| Learn more about general education requirements | |
| TOTAL DEGREE | 120 hours |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
An optional allied field of up to 9 hours may be taken in one of the following departments:
- Art History
- Economics
- English Literature
- Geography
- Literature in a Foreign Language
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Religion
- Sociology
| Students with an area of concentration in History may find careers in: |
| • Research |
| • Politics |
| • Law |
| • Business |
| • Journalism |
| • Education |
| • Think Tanks |
| • Government or Non-profit Organizations |
| • Museum Administrator or Curator |