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History

B.A./B.S - Major / Minor

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Overview

Graduates from the History Program, having received a quality liberal arts education, are prepared to enjoy successful and gratifying careers in many fields. In fact, no other course of study provides students with the broad base of knowledge so necessary to be competitive in today’s global marketplace, whether those career goals include law, government service, theology, teaching, or business.

The program provides opportunities for students to participate in conferences, internships, interdisciplinary and international studies, and undergraduate research. The History Program also offers an internship in History for up to six credit hours. Contact Dr. Clark Hultquist (hultquic@montevallo.edu) for further details.

The University of Montevallo is the top public university in Alabama for history majors, according to the recently released Niche.com 2022 Best Colleges rankings. The Best Colleges rankings were based on key statistics such as graduation rate, program demand, faculty-to-student ratio, student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Why History at UM?

  • Junior and senior level courses are taught in classes with limited numbers, promoting class discussion and individual attention.
  • Emphasis is on written and oral communication, research, and critical thinking skills.
  • The program prepares students to be informed citizen leaders.
  • Career opportunities in education, law, and academia abound.
  • Internship opportunities are available.

Theta Iota Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta

UM’s Theta Iota Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, International History Honor Society, has been recognized repeatedly as an outstanding chapter by the international organization. In addition to recognizing academic excellence in the field of History, Phi Alpha Theta offers occasions for students and faculty to socialize and to share their work and ideas. Dr. Grace London serves as the advisor for the society; contact her (glondon@montevallo.edu) for more information.

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Career Opportunities

Career-Ready Graduates

A History degree from UM equips students with a remarkably versatile set of skills that translate across a wide range of professional fields. The competencies gained through your coursework — research, analysis, argumentation, and contextual reasoning — are valued by employers in law, business, government, education, and beyond. Far from limiting graduates to a single career path, a history degree serves as a launching pad for virtually any profession that demands thoughtful, articulate, and analytically minded individuals.

Some of our recent graduates have jobs in:

  • Education (both secondary and post-secondary)
  • Law
  • Public History
  • Archives
  • Museums

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Scholarships & Aid

Student Aid

The University of Montevallo Student Aid Office is here to assist UM students and families with the financial aid process. We invite you to review the information provided on our webpages and contact us with questions and for assistance.

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Scholarships

All entering freshmen and transfer students admitted to UM by the scholarship priority deadline will be included in the scholarship evaluation for merit-based scholarships. In addition to merit-based awards, scholarships are also available based on financial need, leadership, community service, choice of major, and other miscellaneous criteria.

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Political Science
Social Science
Sociology & Criminology

Discover Your Future in History at Montevallo

Dr. Clark Hultquist
Program Coordinator
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6188
hultquic@montevallo.edu