The Bachelor of Arts in History at Mercy University offers you a deep exploration into the forces that have shaped human societies across time and continents. You will engage with critical questions about the past, understanding how historical events, ideas, and practices continue to influence contemporary politics, culture, and social structures. This programme is designed for intellectually curious students eager to develop sophisticated research and analytical skills. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of diverse historical fields, including United States, European, Asian, Atlantic World, and Ideas, Theories, and Practices, preparing you for advanced academic inquiry.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over four years, guiding you from foundational historical research methods to advanced historiography and a culminating senior seminar. You will master the analysis of primary and secondary sources, developing your ability to synthesize information and construct compelling arguments. Throughout your studies, you will engage with historical methodology, including introductory research, historiography, and the creation of original research in your senior seminar. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in education, law, public history, archives, and further academic study, equipped with transferable skills in critical thinking and communication.