Students pursuing careers in clinical mental health counseling should begin to explore relevant populations and settings when enrolled in HDC 501. Course assignments thereafter should be designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to the emphasis chosen. In order to develop and demonstrate skills unique to their selected concentration, clinical mental health counseling students must take HDC 542, HDC 544 and two elective courses within the department curriculum.

Students pursuing careers in marriage, couple and family counseling should begin to explore relevant populations and settings when enrolled in HDC 501. Course assignments thereafter should be designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to the emphasis chosen. In order to develop and demonstrate skills unique to their selected concentration, marriage, couple and family counseling students must take four specialization courses that emphasize working systemically within relational contexts.

No matter your major, the History Minor provides an engaging opportunity to explore connections between historical events and contemporary issues. A History minor, available both on-campus and online, will help you develop critical analysis skills while examining the impact of economic, political and environmental forces across time.

Deepen your expertise with a 15-credit hour concentration in World History both on-campus and online. Become an expert in global history and prepare for a career in today's interconnected world.

Students pursuing the World History Concentration at UIS gain expertise across diverse global regions, including:

Public History graduate education at UIS has its roots in the 1970s, when our predecessor institution Sangamon State University first offered courses in oral history, museum studies and local history. Today, the program prides itself in a flexible curriculum, robust student funding, unparalleled internship and volunteering opportunities, a high rate of professional placements and a rich alumni network that stretches across the country.

The European and World History Concentration offers a comprehensive journey into the histories of regions and cultures outside the United States, deepening students' understanding and appreciation of global narratives. This concentration equips you with broad comparative frameworks to better grasp both local and global histories, encouraging you to view historical events and trends through transnational and intercultural lenses.

The MA concentration in American History is an ideal program for students looking to continue their studies beyond the undergraduate level. We offer a flexible curriculum, providing detailed training in historical methods and research. Faculty expertise extends chronologically from the colonial era to the present day, with particular expertise in the American Revolution, Early Republic and Civil War eras. Thematically, the department has experts in urban history, social history, women's history, African-American history and political history.

The M.A. in History program hones your ability to analyze and research historical events, teaching you to critically engage with historiographical debates and to master research methodologies. It prepares you for interpreting history for various audiences through concentrations in American History, European and World History and Public History. This flexible curriculum supports a range of career aspirations, from teaching and further academic pursuits to roles in museums, historical agencies and beyond.

Earn Your History Degree at UIS – Online or On-Campus

The University of Illinois Springfield offers a Bachelor of Arts in History both on-campus and online, providing students with the same high-quality curriculum and learning outcomes in either format. Whether you prefer the traditional classroom experience or the flexibility of online learning, our program allows you to engage in a dynamic and interactive academic environment.

Learn effective practices for online teaching, building course content and designing quality assessments.

The Higher Education Online Pedagogy graduate certificate is designed to assist higher education faculty who would like to learn how to teach online. Candidates will learn effective practices for teaching online, build course content and design quality assessments.