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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

History Overview

The USI history program provides you with the flexibility to explore courses of your particular interest while also training you in the broad history of the entire world. You'll pursue a course of study emphasizing teaching, public history or preparation for graduate school. Studying history at USI is a distinctive experience as you'll have small class sizes and access to exceptional faculty, programs and resources. In addition to a large repository of unique documents and items in campus archives, there is also a significant collection of communal studies materials and USI hosts an assortment of ancient and medieval manuscripts in the Lawrence Library for use in classes and research projects. You'll find that the nearby historic community of New Harmony serves as both an invaluable source of internship opportunities, and as a living laboratory for historical research.

Award Winning Students and Faculty
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

42
Credits

Additional Credits

39
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.   

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Denise M. Lynn
Professor of History
Director of Gender Studies
Director of Africana Studies Program
Interim Chair of the History Department

Career Outlook

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As a USI history alumnus, you'll be prepared to pursue graduate and professional programs in history and related fields. The exploration of past cultures and world history provides you with the perfect foundation and skill sets easily employed in a variety of settings. As a USI graduate, you'll find employment in a variety of rewarding careers including curatorial and administrative positions, government service and the non-profit sector. Coupled with a minor in education, you can also teach history at the secondary level.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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