Licenciatura en Historia

Your interest in the past helps you prepare for future career success and, at Fontbonne, your enthusiasm is welcomed by a dedicated faculty that provides the foundational knowledge you need to reach your goals. As you earn a Bachelor of Arts in History, you’ll look at events, ideas, religions and laws to gain a better understanding of the values and beliefs that people have adopted throughout time.

Fontbonne provides a broad background in both Western and non-Western history as well as geography, government, sociology, psychology and American economy. And you can either earn a degree in history or choose a degree in history with a secondary teaching certification in social studies, which allows you to teach at the high school level.

At Fontbonne, our mission is not only to provide you with an excellent education, but to help you develop the skills, confidence and values to put that knowledge into action. Guided by instructors who are as passionate about teaching as they are about their subject matter, you will be challenged to reach higher by rigorous coursework that builds effective communication, critical thinking and teamwork.

Your education will be built on a solid foundation we call Culture and the Common Good. Incorporating topics in history, social justice and diversity, this core curriculum will prepare you to delve deeper into your chosen field of study, and more importantly, to serve as a global citizen in the 21st century.

Fontbonne has been named as a top regional university in the Midwest, as well as one of the best value schools in the Midwest, by U.S. News and World Report for 2021. Recognized as a College of Distinction, Fontbonne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.