Studying history teaches you how to use evidence to understand past events and their impact on the present. You'll develop strong writing, research, and analytical skills. Minot State offers hands-on learning opportunities through internships, museum work, and oral history projects. You can also join student organizations like the League of Social Science and the Phi Alpha Theta honor society to build your academic and professional network.
Program Type: Major, Minor, Concentration
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching
Program Highlights
Employment Outlook
A history degree prepares you for a wide range of careers, including law, business, education, public history, and graduate study in history.
Research and Internships
Research opportunities in history include the Digital Minot project as well as internships with organizations like the Ward County Historical Society and the North Dakota State Historical Society.
Lifelong Skills
Minot State's history department offers expert faculty and provides both academic training and field experience to help you develop valuable lifelong skills. You'll gain practical experience through internships and community involvement, preparing you for a successful career in history.
Careers & Outcomes
72K
Median annual salary for historians
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Historians
- Curators
- Museum Technicians and Conservators
- Anthropologist and Archeologist
- Political Scientist
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Dr. Ernst Pijning
Coordinator, Professor
701-858-3509
ernst.pijning@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
