Knowing History is the Best Path to Embracing Your Future
At Fort Hays State, we emphasize a worldview of human development while preparing students for an expansive slate of career opportunities or graduate programs. Our engaged, esteemed faculty delivers fascinating, in-depth courses that instill critical thinking, analysis, tolerance, objectivity and research. We also offer opportunities to become involved in a variety of clubs and organizations, whether you are interested in United States history or in gaining a broader aspect of world history.
With us, you will better understand current world affairs and national issues, while being motivated to participate in creating solutions and dialogue for positive change in the future.
Programs That Inspire Appreciation, Inquiry and Tolerance
Upon graduation, you will stand as a highly motivated, well-rounded, informed leader and marketable employee prepared to address future challenges in a successful career. Program graduates are very versatile and able to adapt to careers in a variety of fields. You can be one of these dedicated, determined alums with an incredible story waiting to be written.
We offer two Bachelor of Arts, a minor, certificate and two Master of Arts degrees that serve as excellent preparation for pursuing a Ph.D. or a variety of careers. You can participate in seminars, complete significant work for research papers, present your research at professional history conferences and submit your work for publication.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in History (On Campus or Online)
- Bachelor of Arts in History and Teacher Education (On Campus or Online)
- Global Studies Certificate
- Minor in History
Graduate Programs
- Master of Arts in History with Thesis (On Campus or Online*)
- Master of Arts in History without Thesis (On Campus or Online)
- Master of Arts in Public History with Thesis (On Campus or Online*)
- Master of Arts in Public History without Thesis (On Campus or Online)
* Program is available for application AFTER completing 9 credit hours successfully with a C or above for both on campus and online students.
Many scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate History majors.
Victor E. History Podcast
Victor E. History Podcast, hosted and produced by Dr. Manamee Guha and Hollie Marquess, will feature interviews with our outstanding undergraduate and graduate students about their recent research. We'll also highlight faculty research and visit with alumni. You can find the episodes at our website, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. www.victorehistory.com