If you are fascinated by history and want to understand more about the past, then the Eastern Kentucky University History program might be for you. Enjoy small classes with dedicated faculty where you can question the most complex issues of our past and how they have affected society. Learn about the past to better prepare for your future.
Degree Concentrations
| Master’s | 3+2 B.A./M.A. | Bachelor’s | Minor |
| History | History | History | History |
| History Teaching |
Career
Internship Opportunities for Students
- Hands-on experience in being historians inside and outside the classroom, including internships and co-ops in the EKU Special Collections, Kentucky Historical Society and more
- Opportunities to study abroad for a summer or a semester
Job Opportunities for Graduates
- Archives/Museums
- Education/Teaching
- Journalism/Media
- Government/Law
- Management/Business
Where are Recent Graduates Employed?
- Kentucky Cabinet for Children and Families
- Managerial positions with Amazon.com
- Aerospace Division of Booz Allen
- U.S. Bank
- KY State Archives
- Fayette, Madison, Scott, Estill, Laurel, Rockcastle, Pulaski and Shelby counties in Ky. (as history/social studies teachers)
- Area community colleges (as history instructors)
Where are Recent Graduates Studying?
- Completing Ph.D.s and Library Science/Archive M.A.s at University of Chicago, University of Kansas and University of Kentucky
- Completing Ph.D.s at Michigan State University, University of Kentucky and Auburn
- Pursuing law degrees at Salmon Chase, NKU and Duke University
Career Outlook
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Scholarship Opportunities
Students in the EKU History program are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:
- Kerney Adams Scholarship Award
- Martha Ruth Burton Perry and Hollis Raymond Perry Memorial Scholarship
- Quentin Begley Keen Award
- Topmiller History Scholarship
- William Collins, Jr. Writing Award