They may receive a B.A. in history through the completion of 30 semester hours of history in addition to the General Education Requirements. Secondly, a major may receive a B.A. in history with teaching certification in one field, which requires 39 hours of history along with 37 hours of education courses. The third option is a B.A. in history with two teaching fields. History students may be interested in the Pre-Law Minor . The history program offers great flexibility in career opportunities.
History is an excellent pre-professional degree.
Many graduates choose to go in to the field of law, government service, theological study, teaching, business or graduate studies in history or related fields. After receiving a solid liberal arts education, graduates from the history program at University of Montevallo have enjoyed successful and gratifying careers in a wide variety of fields. The World Civilization classes are also offered at an Honors level. Scholarships available for History majors include the Lucille B. Griffith Scholarship which is awarded to enrolled students majoring in history or political science, who have achieved junior status, have exhibited promise in their studies, and have financial need. Preference is given to those preparing for careers in international relations.