Important Program Update
The History major is transitioning to a History concentration within the History and Anthropology major. Current students declared in the History major may complete their degree as planned. Students wishing to enter the standalone History major must start the program by January 11, 2027. After that date, all new students will be admitted to the History concentration within the History and Anthropology major.
The USI history program provides you with the flexibility to explore courses of your particular interest while also training you in the broad history of the entire world. You'll pursue a course of study emphasizing teaching, public history or preparation for graduate school. Studying history at USI is a distinctive experience as you'll have small class sizes and access to exceptional faculty, programs and resources. In addition to a large repository of unique documents and items in campus archives, there is also a significant collection of communal studies materials and USI hosts an assortment of ancient and medieval manuscripts in the Lawrence Library for use in classes and research projects. You'll find that the nearby historic community of New Harmony serves as both an invaluable source of internship opportunities, and as a living laboratory for historical research.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
As a USI history alumnus, you'll be prepared to pursue graduate and professional programs in history and related fields. The exploration of past cultures and world history provides you with the perfect foundation and skill sets easily employed in a variety of settings. As a USI graduate, you'll find employment in a variety of rewarding careers including curatorial and administrative positions, government service and the non-profit sector. Coupled with a minor in education, you can also teach history at the secondary level.
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Opportunities and salaries vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The University of Southern Indiana offers programs that lead to educator licensure in 20 areas. The cluster of all educator licensure programs is referred to as the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
The Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has primary responsibility for the EPP and oversees functions that cut across 10 departments and two colleges, with the Teacher Education Department as the hub. Click here to learn more.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
