Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in History

Bachelor of Arts
Sweet Briar College

Rooted in knowledge of both humanities and the social sciences, history is fundamental to a liberal arts education. Historians gain understanding of our complex world by examining how and why human experiences change over time. By analyzing the past to discern why cultures developed as they did, students become informed, thoughtful and engaged citizens of the present.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The history major is for those interested in humanities and social sciences and want to gain an understanding of our complex world by examining how and why human experiences change over time. This major is research-heavy and students will develop their critical thinking, research and writing skills.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

This major requires 36.0 hours of coursework. Required Courses: US History, Modern Europe, History Detectives (Intro to Historical Research) Additional Required Courses: 12.0 hours of student-selected history with at least 9.0 hours of 300-level Culminating Experience: Senior Seminar capstone
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students should expect to take at least 3.0 hours of history their first semester.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Sweet Briar College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Many students pursue a second major or minor in political science.
Program Successes & Highlights Recent alumnae have gone on to pursue graduate study in information technology, library and archival sciences, law, education, museum and gallery studies, archaeology, and international relations, as well as history.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Arts in History
120
BA in History
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 60 credits may be applied to this program.
Core Curriculum
30
CORE 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 120
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 130
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 140
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 150
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 160
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 170
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 180
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 210
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CORE 300
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Major Requirements
36
Required Courses
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Senior Exercise
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History Electives
12
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Choose four additional courses in history; three must be 300+ level
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Additional Elective
9
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Choose three additional elective courses
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Second Major, minor, electives
54
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student may choose a second major, a minor, or elective credits to reach 120 credits for graduation.
Earn 54 credits by completing any available course
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Exemption from the general education requirement, our Leadership Core.

Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice.
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Sweet Briar College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
81
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
65%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Sweet Briar has a total enrollment of about 460 students, of which approximately 80 are transfer students. Our average class size is about 12 and the vast majority of our students live on campus.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. However, students can petition to move back a year to be in the same catalog year as their classmates.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Same as other transfer students.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in History, Major in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History: Pre-Law BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History: Public History BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History: Teacher Preparation in History and Social Science BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Social Studies EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in History, Major in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityHistory, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryHistory - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityHistory-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeHistory Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science HistoryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in History (Minor Required)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHistory, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHistory with concentration in Public History, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityApplied History Social Sciences (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityHistory (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityA.A. in HistoryAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearHybrid
Regent UniversityB.A. in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
19-3093.00HistoriansResearch, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1125.00History Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
39-7011.00Tour Guides and EscortsEscort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.Personal Care and Service Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Bachelor of Arts in History at Sweet Briar College
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $11,865 Per Semester $94,920 $0 $94,920 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 19 credit hours. $990 per credit hour for part-time students or for credits taken over 19
Fees
Technology Fee $380 Per Semester $3,040 0 $3,040
Student Life Fee $600 Per Semester $4,800 0 $4,800 Reduced to 100 for non-residential students
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • New Student Reservation Fee
    • $250 non-refundable fee credited on the first-term fees.
  • Course Supply Fee
    • $100 - Only for applicable courses (such as science labs and arts)
  • Additional Fees
    • Additional fees may include Health Fee ($400), Parking Fee ($170), Post Office box ($72), Graduation ($150) and riding fees (vary) per year.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.