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Historical Studies

Explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the world with SUNY Empire’s online degree in historical studies. 

Customize your program to match your interests (like U.S. history, global conflicts, or cultural movements) while building research, writing, and analytical skills for careers in education, public service, law, museums, or journalism. 

 

Program Overview

Historical Studies

 
Earn your historical studies degree online and explore how people, events, and ideas have shaped societies over time. Build strong skills in research, analysis, and communication that prepare you for careers in education, museums, public service, journalism, law, and more. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$295 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

64 for associate, 124 for bachelor’s

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025 

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 8. How to Apply

Build Knowledge of the Past to Shape What’s Next

What you'll learn

  • Understand key historical developments
  • Analyze primary and secondary sources
  • Explore diverse perspectives in history
  • Connect history with other disciplines

Discover Where a Degree in History Can Take You

An online bachelor’s or associate degree in historical studies can lead to a wide range of careers that value critical thinking and research. Possible career paths include: 

  • Educator or Researcher 
  • Museum or Cultural Heritage Professional 
  • Journalist or Writer 
  • Public Policy or Government Professional 
  • Historic Preservation Specialist 
  • Law and Legal Professional
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Interested? Take the Next Steps

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Take the First Step Toward a Career in Historical Studies

We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to a historical studies degree as enriching and meaningful as possible. Our dedicated advisors will help you explore major events and ideas, strengthen your research and analytical skills, and move closer to a career in education, public service, museums, law, journalism, or related fields. 

 

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Check for Prior Learning Credits

Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.

How To Get Credits

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Apply for a Historical Studies Program

Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 8

Start Your Degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

Meet Your Professors

Our experienced faculty bring decades of real-world expertise in historical studies. They’re here to help you build the skills to analyze historical events, interpret primary sources, and understand how the past shapes today’s world. This prepares you for thoughtful, impactful work in education, research, public service, and beyond. 

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