Join a legacy of excellence and exploration with a Bachelor of Art in History degree from Lincoln Memorial University. At LMU, we honor the proud legacy of our namesake, Abraham Lincoln, and our history program strives tirelessly to ensure we maintain our tried-and-true traditions.
As a history major at LMU, you will have access to a variety of educational opportunities and resources. Our program offers small class sizes (14 students per class on average) to ensure you have the freedom and opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with your peers and instructors. Scholarships are available to you during your sophomore, junior and senior years as a history major. Plus, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on learning and experience in on-campus internships at the Abraham Lincoln Library Museum and other historic sites and agencies throughout the region.
During your time in our history program, you will be trained to:
These skills will serve you well as you pursue further study, a career in public history or another related field (like law or government). Begin building your future through the study of the past!
Review our list of requirements below to ensure you are eligible for entry into the history program at LMU! To qualify for admission, you must meet the following criteria:
If you are a transfer student, you must meet the following criteria to qualify for regular admission at LMU:
Note: If you have completed at least 15 semester credit hours of potentially transferable, seated, college-level coursework at an accredited/approved college or university, you will be considered for regular transfer admission at LMU.
For admission into the history program at LMU, you must apply through the LMU portal. Your application must be completed to be considered for admission into the program. We recommend completing your application before the last year of your high school education.
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With each passing year, the histories of our university and individual communities only grow deeper and richer. Once you've graduated from our history program, you will be well-equipped to begin a career or pursue further study in a graduate or professional program that calls for foundational analytical and communication skills.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, historian employment is expected to grow 6% between 2018 and 2028! While there are a variety of occupations available to you following graduation, here are a few examples to get your wheels turning:
Studying history also provides a great foundation for law school and a career as a lawyer. Even better, as an LMU history undergraduate, you can apply to, be accepted into and begin pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at LMU Duncan School of Law (DSOL) before finishing your bachelor's degree, through the Early Entry Program to LMU DSOL.
Want to learn more about the history program at LMU or speak with someone about additional questions? Reach out to us at any time and we will be happy to help!
Dr. Debra Salata
Associate Professor of History & Program Director, History
Office Address: 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752
Phone: 423.869.7154
Email: Debra.Salata@LMUnet.edu
