History Program Highlights
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, history majors benefit from hands-on learning that connects classroom study with real-world experience. Students regularly pursue competitive internships that help them build professional skills in research, analysis, public history, and communication. These opportunities challenge students to apply what they learn in practical settings, often contributing to their strong academic performance and preparation for graduate study or careers in education, museums, law, and public service.
At MVNU, faith isn’t just part of the experience — it’s the foundation. From prayer in the classroom to engaging Scripture and exploring real-world ethical questions, every moment is designed to help you grow. Here, your education goes beyond knowledge — it shapes who you are becoming.
Students have rich opportunities for travel-based learning that deepen their understanding of history in global contexts. Programs like the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities let students study abroad in Oxford or at Jerusalem University College, where they can learn history directly through the places where it happened.
Why Choose MVNU
The study of history is about more than just the past. It is about learning what has already been done — the goals accomplished, the wars fought, the discoveries made — in order to understand the present more fully.
MVNU’s history program helps students reckon with the complex present through intensive study of the past, while equipping them for a bright future through the development of transferable skills. History majors will be qualified for successful careers in law, politics, education, museum studies, or other fields requiring a well-stocked mind, research skills, and real-world experience.
Want to teach social studies? You can pair a major in History with a co-major in Secondary Education to earn your Ohio teaching license in grades 7-12.
Concentrations
- General Studies
- American Studies
- Social Studies
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Meet Our History Faculty
History professors at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are knowledgeable and experienced educators who actively guide students through the study of historical events, ideas, and cultures, helping them develop strong skills in analysis and critical thinking.
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What Can You Do With A History Degree?
Graduates pursue a wide range of careers with a history degree, building strong skills in research, writing, analysis, and critical thinking. Here are common history degree careers Mount Vernon Nazarene University alumni pursue:
- Attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant
- High school or middle school history teacher
- Archivist or museum curator
- Historic site interpreter or preservation specialist
- Intelligence analyst or research analyst
- Policy analyst or legislative aide
- Public history or government service roles (including park ranger positions)
A history degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University also provides strong preparation for graduate study in law, education, public history, and related fields.
Did you know MVNU offers online degree programs? After graduating with your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education with a 100% online master’s or doctoral program.
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