History today is about more than what you know; it鈥檚 what you can do. And we do things that matter.
We figure out why people think, act, and remember the way they do. We question what we鈥檝e been told about the past and why they told us. We find hidden patterns, connect historical dots, analyze long-lost sources and artifacts, research what others have missed, and tell stories that persuade people.
You鈥檒l work closely with expert faculty to create a curriculum tailored to your individual interests and goals. You鈥檒l learn skills that employers want. You鈥檒l engage in independent research, study abroad programs, internships, and other real-world experiences that do more than earn class credit鈥hey prepare you for life.
Internships: Our students will find internship opportunities at the Cincinnati Museum Center, New Riff Distillery, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Proctor and Gamble, the City of Newport, and multiple Cultural Resource Management firms.
Podcasting: Rather than writing a paper or taking a test that you throw away, several of our classes have students research, write, and present a podcast episode to be published on various media outlets.
Expedited Major: Want to complete a Master鈥檚 degree in one year? Join our expedited program and start earning graduate credit before you graduate!
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Steely Library, Suite 410,
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,
Kentucky,
41099, United States
Students should have completed secondary school coursework and any appropriate examination (if applicable).
English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:
An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.
Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA. Non-native speakers of English may still be asked to take the TOEFL if it has been several years since taking the English courses or if the student has returned to his or her home country for several years since taking the course.
A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).
An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.
Successful completion of NKU鈥檚 American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.
Priority deadline: For Fall Semester: April 15; Spring Semester: October 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
NKU has a focus on undergraduate research and experiential learning, and graduates develop versatile skill sets in preparation for employment.
