History, BA

History

Concentration

Discover the stories that define our world with a concentration in history. You’ll gain a deep foundational knowledge of historical events, cultures, and societies, acquiring insight into how the past shapes our present and future. Through engaging courses and research opportunities, you’ll enhance your critical thinking skills and understanding of the world. You’ll graduate ready to jump into a wide range of careers in education, research, public service, and more.

Location

On Campus

Required Semester Hours

120

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Program Highlights

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Faculty have won awards for excellence in teaching, research and service, produced a host of scholarly publications – many of which have attracted an international readership – and held important offices in professional organizations

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The department is closely affiliated with the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies and the Florida Parishes Social Science Research Center

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The department sponsors a variety of lectures ranging from Black History month in February to Veteran's Day in November.

The department hosts the Region VIII Social Studies Fair (March)

Program Requirements

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What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

Analyst

Historian

Teacher

Lawyer

Writer

Types of Employers

Colleges and universities

Preservation and restoration organizations

Public relations organizations

Government

Contact Us

Fayard Hall, Room 335

SLU Box 10895
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-2109

hips​@southeastern.edu

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