Program Overview

Program Overview

The History BA Online program has specific admissions criteria that applicants must meet.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• Access to the Internet and possess computer skills and study skills necessary to study online
• Achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from an accredited college or university
• Completed 30 credit hours of lower-division course work
• Submitted a statement of intent discussing their ability to succeed in an online degree program, including:
  • Extent to which they possess good study skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to set and achieve both long-term and short-term goals
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Academic background
  • Rationale for pursuing a History degree
  • Rationale for wanting to complete the degree online at UIS

Program Administration

The program is overseen by the Department Chair.