Bachelor of Arts in History
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Follow Your Curiosity about the Past
Journey locally and globally through historical sources and historical site visits to explore the people and events that shape our past and lend understanding to the present and future.
Expand your abilities to think historically – to find, analyze and evaluate sources, to investigate questions, and to persuade others of your findings. Build reading, writing, critical thinking and public speaking skills essential for success in life and any future career.
History Concentrations
This concentration provides the training and certification needed to teach history at the secondary level. Students in this concentration take a set combination of courses in history and teacher education. Formal admission to the teacher education programs is required to take the upper division education courses.
This concentration allows a student to shape an individualized course of study that draws from history and other liberal arts disciplines. With the advice and consent of the history faculty, students in this concentration choose courses related to a chosen theme of study. Students in this concentration will take courses in more than one history concentration or outside discipline to gain a well-rounded liberal arts education.
This concentration explores major themes in U.S. history from the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century to the present. Course topics include the settlement of the colonies, independence, nation building, slavery, the Civil War, industrialization, immigration, social movements and U.S. relations with the world. Students in this concentration are encouraged to take courses in a second history concentration or outside discipline to gain a well-rounded liberal arts education.
This concentration focuses primarily on the history of Europe from antiquity to the present. Courses in this concentration may focus on specific areas, such as Greece, or specific periods, such as Europe in the 20th century, and they will consider Europe’s history within a global context. Students in this concentration are encouraged take courses in a second history concentration or outside discipline to gain a well-rounded liberal arts education.
This concentration examines the world system with emphasis on Asia, Africa and the Americas. Courses may focus on specific areas and periods or may develop broad themes exploring interconnections across the globe. Students in this concentration are encouraged take courses in a second history concentration or outside discipline to gain a well-rounded liberal arts education.
Courses and Curriculum
Course examples for a history degree (varies based on your chosen concentration):
Western Civilization & World History 1
3000 Level History
Western Civilization & World History 1
3000 Level History
Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations and historical sites to provide learning opportunities and tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Academic conference presentations
- Volunteering, internships, service learning – examples of past organizations:
- Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
- Gwinnett Historical Society
- Fort Hollingsworth-White House
- Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society
GGC also creates global engagement through study abroad opportunities.
Careers and Grad School Prep
The study of history enriches a student’s understanding of our human heritage and develops valuable skills of critical thinking and clear communication. History courses prepare students for a range of pursuits including careers in education, government, law and business.
- Archivist
- Business
- Consultant
- Education
- Law
- Politics
- Research
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Add Value to Your Degree
Degree-enhancing minors, certificates and certifications add value to your degree. Available options range from the sciences, technology, history, political science, writing, the arts and more.
Alumni Voices
Amelia Porter Lewis
‘17 Bachelor of Art in History
“I was born in Gwinnett, and because of strategic and progressive planning efforts of local leaders, I was able to complete my education and earn a bachelor’s degree in Gwinnett, and now through my job and volunteer work, I can give back to my community.”
Transforming Lives
- Assistant to Gwinnett County’s director of the Department of Transportation, researching property records and other historical information related to DOT projects
- Historian, Gwinnett County
- Ex-facto member, Gwinnett Historic Preservation & Restoration Board, advising the board, which in turn advises the county board of commissioners in historic restoration and preservation matters
- Liaison, Gwinnett Records Management Department and Volunteer Gwinnett program
- Tour guide volunteer, downtown Lawrenceville
- 2023 Gwinnett Young Professionals 35 Under 35 winner
Education
- Master’s degree in public administration, 2022
- Bachelor of Arts in History, ŷ, 2017
Contact Us
Contact us
Department Chair
History and Geography Department Chair
Dr. Michael Gunther, interim
mgunther@ggc.edu