The BA History Grades 7-12 at McMurry University is designed for aspiring educators and scholars who wish to deeply understand the forces that have shaped societies and cultures across time. You will explore pivotal historical events, analyze the development of civilizations, and engage with the methodologies of historical inquiry, including historiography and research methods. This undergraduate degree provides a robust foundation in historical analysis and interpretation, preparing you to critically examine the past and its enduring impact on the present.
This full-time, on-campus programme will be studied over four years, guiding you through foundational courses in world and United States history, alongside advanced seminars. You will have the opportunity to delve into specialized areas such as Texas history, the Civil War, modern Britain, or 20th-century Europe, culminating in a senior research seminar. You will graduate equipped with strong analytical, research, and writing skills, ready for careers in education, public history, archives, or further graduate studies in history.