Master in-demand skills employers seek while earning a degree that aligns with your passions. 

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This degree equips you with valuable skills employers seek: critical thinking, communication, research, cultural awareness, and more.

Students are encouraged to gain real-world experience through the internship program.

This program allows students to choose general education courses that interest them and align with their goals, making it especially attractive to transfer students. 

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All online students have access to dedicated Enrollment and Student Success Coaches.

Learn from highly-qualified and experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge and practical skills. These are the same faculty who teach the on-campus courses.

Fit your studies around your schedule with the flexible online format.

Earn a diploma identical to every on-campus graduate. There is no mention of online on your degree. 

Embrace your love of history and develop a versatile skillset that opens doors to a range of careers. 

The online Bachelor of Arts in History from LSUA equips you with critical thinking, research, communication, and digital literacy skills— essential tools employers value. This program also allows you flexibility in choosing your general education courses. Transfer students can benefit from this feature, as it lets you leverage your existing coursework to graduate faster.

LSUA has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly ® School Gold level designation.¹

LSUA ranked #3 by Best-Universities.net (2024).

Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation 

Will not be required to take more than one developmental course 

Admission requirements for the BA in History online program include the following:

Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0 

Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher 

The program prepares graduates for careers in several different fields, including education, law, and business. Other career opportunities include:

Teacher 

Entrepreneur  

Paralegal 

Researcher 

Reporter 

Writer 

Records Manager 

Conservation Officer 

Market Research Analyst 

$74,680

13%

Employment of market research analysts is projected to grow 13% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.²

Job Growth

Median annual wage for market research analysts

May 2023²

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