Menu

Arts in Applied History

Executive Bachelor of Arts in Applied History

Deepen your understanding of societal development and structures with FordBridge's Bachelor of Arts in Applied History program. Evaluate political, social and economic issues from a diverse perspective, and research women in history, global civilizations and changes in Canada while enhancing your communication and critical thinking skills.

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied History, providing a contemporary alternative to chronological study. Historians study the past to deepen their understanding of the complex modern world. The bachelor's in history degree program introduces the study of history as a scholarly discipline; it explores the work of major historians and develops a foundational set of tools valued by employers and practitioners.

Bachelor of Arts in Applied History

General Education coursework prepares FordBridge graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world, and thoughtfully integrate their faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life. These competencies, essential to an effective and satisfying life, are outlined in the General Education Learner Outcomes. General Education courses embody the breadth of human understanding and creativity contained in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Students take an array of foundational knowledge courses that promote expanded knowledge, insight, and the outcomes identified in the University’s General Education Competencies. The knowledge and skills students acquire through these courses serve as a foundation for successful careers and lifelong journeys of growing understanding and wisdom.

Competency: University Foundations Total Credits: 4.

Competency: Effective Communication Total Credits: 13-16.

Competency: Business Worldview Total Credits: 4.

Competency: Critical Thinking Total Credits: 3-4.

Competency: Global Awareness, Perspective, and Ethics Total Credits: 10-12.

HIS-110: World History Themes Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-255: Historical Research and Applied Methods Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-144: Canada History Themes Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-306: Historians in Theory and Practice Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-350: Survey of Asian Empires Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-386: War and Revolution Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-325: Ancient Mediterranean History Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-463: Women in History Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-380: Renaissance and Reformation Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-450: Canada History Since 1945 Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-466: Southwest Borderlands Total Credits: 4 credits.

HIS-426: 20th Century Europe Total Credits: 4 credits.

Degree Outcomes

The coursework prepares you to communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world and thoughtfully integrate faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life.

Foundational coursework also introduces you to the principles of corporate communication, providing the necessities for a successful career. Through a disciplined study of the past, you are given an orientation reviewing the complexity and diversity of the world, to meet the competitive demands of a global economy. In addition to foundational skills courses, you explore history as a scholarly discipline.

The coursework prepares you to communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world and thoughtfully integrate faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life. Foundational coursework also introduces you to the principles of corporate communication, providing the necessities for a successful career. Through a disciplined study of the past, you are given an orientation reviewing the complexity and diversity of the world, to meet the competitive demands of a global economy. In addition to foundational skills courses, you explore history as a scholarly discipline.

Complete a Study of Historical Issues

A comparative study of social conflict Identifying patterns of human action, violence, and social change.

The political, economic and social aspects of selected war and revolutions.

A comprehensive review of regions, including the Southwest Borderlands.

Intellectual and religious developments of Europe.

The skills you can develop by earning a bachelor's in history can be applied in a variety of settings. Law schools typically admit candidates with strong reading skills for synthesis and an ability to research, write and think critically.

This curriculum serves as a more favorable alternative to a generic pre-law program and meets the competitive requirements of a law school application. The foundational structures for a graduate degree in history or business are provided. Jobs for history majors include business management, mass communication, policymaking, government, public service, and teaching.

The programs offered at FordBridge may vary by content and course length. For information about specific course content, credit length, please contact a counselor.