Why Choose History at Bushnell?
Practical skills. Historical perspective. Career-focused preparation. Bushnell’s History program helps you develop the research, writing, communication, and analytical thinking skills employers and graduate programs value across many industries.
You’ll learn from faculty specializing in U.S. History, World History, and the History of Christianity who bring historical scholarship, current research, and personalized mentorship into every classroom experience. Small class sizes allow you to engage in meaningful discussion, receive individualized feedback, and strengthen your ability to think critically, analyze evidence, and communicate effectively.
Experiential learning is integrated throughout the program through internships, research projects, capstone work, and pathway opportunities in areas such as Pre-Law and secondary education. These experiences help you apply historical thinking in professional settings while preparing for careers in law, education, ministry, public service, business, cultural institutions, and graduate study.
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of History students complete a senior capstone research project before graduation
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Built-in career pathways including Pre-Law and Secondary Teaching Licensure (MAT)
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Upper-division history credits across U.S., World, and Christian history
Internship Experience
Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Through internships and applied learning experiences, you’ll gain hands-on experience with museums, schools, law offices, government agencies, libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community partners while applying historical thinking in real-world settings.
Whether you’re conducting research, working with archival materials, supporting educational programs, or exploring careers in law, public service, ministry, or cultural institutions, you’ll strengthen research, writing, communication, and analytical skills in professional environments.
Guided by faculty and workplace mentors, these experiences help you build professional confidence, explore career pathways, and better understand how historical understanding shapes communities, cultures, and contemporary issues.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
The History curriculum at Bushnell University combines historical inquiry, research, writing, and discussion-based learning to help you understand the people, cultures, and events that continue to shape the modern world. You’ll study U.S. History, World History, and the History of Christianity while strengthening your skills in research, analysis, argumentation, and communication.
Coursework includes American history, global history, Christian history, philosophy, cultural studies, historical research methods, and discussion-based seminars. You’ll also complete internships, electives, and a senior capstone project that connects classroom learning with original research and practical application.
Pathways
Secondary Teaching Licensure (MAT Pathway)
Interested in teaching history? Bushnell offers a streamlined pathway into secondary education through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
History students preparing for careers in education receive advising, faculty mentorship, and coursework guidance that supports a smooth transition into the MAT program. Students gain opportunities to strengthen communication, leadership, and classroom preparation skills while building a strong foundation for teaching history at the middle and high school levels.
Graduates who complete the MAT program earn both an Initial Teaching License and a master’s degree while preparing to inspire the next generation of learners.
Pre-Law Pathway
Interested in law school or a legal career? Bushnell’s Pre-Law Pathway helps History students build the research, reasoning, writing, and communication skills needed for success in law school and the legal profession.
Students receive personalized advising and faculty mentorship while exploring coursework in argumentation, logic, public speaking, business, and critical thinking. Through internships, discussion-based learning, and hands-on experiences, students strengthen their analytical abilities and prepare for careers in law, public policy, advocacy, and related fields.
Graduate Career Ready
What Can You Do with a Degree in History?
Students who graduate from the history program at Bushnell go on to pursue these types of careers:
- Teacher or Education Professional
- Lawyer or Legal Support Professional
- Public Service or Government Professional
- Business, Banking, or Financial Services Professional
- Museum, Archive, or Cultural Organization Professional
- Graduate Study in History, Law, Education, Ministry, or Related Fields
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s History program, you’ll develop practical and transferable skills, including:
- Conduct historical research using primary and secondary sources
- Analyze historical events, cultures, and ideas from multiple perspectives
- Build persuasive arguments supported by evidence and analysis
- Communicate effectively through writing, discussion, and presentations
- Evaluate complex issues thoughtfully and ethically
- Apply critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills across professional settings
Where Our Graduates Work
Bushnell History graduates apply their research, communication, and analytical skills across a wide range of professions. The program’s emphasis on critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and effective communication prepares graduates for careers in education, law, business, public service, ministry, and customer-facing industries.
Recent graduates have built careers in industries such as:
- Education
- Banking and Financial Services
- Legal Services and Law Firms
- Customer Service and Client Relations
- Hospitality and Tourism
Whether pursuing professional careers or graduate study, History graduates leave Bushnell equipped with adaptable skills that remain valuable across changing industries and career paths.
Frequently Asked Questions?
A History degree from Bushnell University prepares you for careers in law, education, public service, ministry, nonprofit leadership, government, communications, business, museums, archives, and cultural organizations. Graduates also pursue graduate study, law school, and teaching licensure programs while applying strong research, writing, communication, and analytical skills across many professions.
Yes. History is one of the strongest majors for students preparing for law school because it develops critical reading, research, analytical reasoning, writing, and argumentation skills. Bushnell’s Pre-Law Pathway also provides personalized advising, mentorship, and coursework designed to support students pursuing legal careers.
History students complete internships with museums, law offices, government agencies, libraries, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations. These experiences help you strengthen research, communication, and analytical skills while exploring careers in law, education, ministry, public service, cultural preservation, and historical research.
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