B.A. in English – History (U.S. History)
Make History. Change Your Future.
Love history? Looking for a career in law, writing, or public service? Through Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in English—History (U.S.), you can develop a strong foundation in literature and composition while gaining expertise in U.S. History. And with courses taught from a Christian perspective, you can be able to integrate your faith with your studies and career.
TAILOR YOUR DEGREE
Choose courses in Colonial America, Civil War, and African-American History.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
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Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Meet the faculty.
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Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the B.A. in English—History (U.S.) program, you can:
- Prepare for a career in law or library science.
- Apply your skills in the areas of problem-solving, creative thinking, and decision making.
Career Opportunities:
- Law school prep
- Library science prep
- Archivist
- Historic writing/research
- Public service
| HIST 308 | Revolutionary & Constitutional History, 1763-1800 | 3 | Study of the roots of the colonists’ revolt against the British Empire, their successful revolution, and their efforts to design a suitable framework of government for the new nation. Prerequisite: any one HIST 200-level course. |
| HIST 316 | Civil War America, 1846-1877 | 3 | Study of the deep roots that led to the Civil War, the prosecution of the war, and the legacy of the failure of Reconstruction to heal the wounds of slavery and sectionalism. Prerequisite: Any one HIST 200-level course. |
| HIST 320 | History of American Thought, 1630-1859 | 3 | Explores how major ideas and thinkers in theology, philosophy, science, political theory, social criticism, and the arts have shaped American life from the colonial period through 1859. Prerequisite: Any one HIST 200-level course. |
| HIST 324 | History of American Thought, 1859-Present | 3 | Explores how major ideas and thinkers in theology, philosophy, science, political theory, social criticism, and the arts have shaped American life from 1859 to the present. Prerequisite: Any one HIST 200-level course. |
| HIST 336 | American Evangelicalism | 3 | Explores the development of a distinctive American form of evangelical Christianity from its roots in New England Puritanism to the very different shape in the Emerging Church Movement. Prerequisite: Any one HIST 200-level course. |
| HIST 350 | History of Virginia | 3 | Cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth and its role in the nation to the present. Prerequisite: Any one HIST 200-level course. |
| HIST 394 | History of the Cold War | 3 | Covers the content of the Cold War between 1945 and 1991 and addresses debates among historians over the causes, nature, and end of the conflict. Different historical methodologies for studying the Cold War are discussed. Includes the Korean and Vietnam Wars and examines the Cold War’s effects in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Prerequisite: Any one HIST 200-level course. |
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,975 | 12 - 18 | $19,950 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $665 | Under 12 | $7,980 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $665 | Over 18 | $11,970 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $665 | N/A | $1,995+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,493 | 12 - 18 | $18,986 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Under 12 | $7,560 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Over 18 | $11,340 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $630 | N/A | $1,890+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |