Global History
Methodist University’s Global History program provides a comprehensive overview of the world’s history while understanding how it interconnects with society as a whole.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Global History educational background include historian, museum archivist, history teacher, writer, curator, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Global History educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Historian: $73,790
- Archivist: $58,430
- History teacher (postsecondary): $79,490
- Writer and author: $60,910
- Curator: $54,070
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Global History minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Patrick O'Neil using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Minor Requirements
The Global History minor consists of 18 s.h. distributed as follows:
Required Course
| HIS 3000 History in Theory and Practice (3) |
Electives
Select five History courses (15 credits) from the following list:
| HIS 2160 History of Science (3) | HIS 3250 Modern History (3) |
| HIS 2170 Race and Ethnicity in Global Perspective (3) | HIS 3310 Topics in Latin American History (3) |
| HIS 3010 Topics in Modern Asian History (3) | HIS 3700 Contemporary World History (3) |
| HIS 3110 Ancient History (3) | HIS 3810 Topics in European Social and Cultural History (3) |
| HIS 3120 Medieval History (3) | HIS 3820 History and Gender (3) |
| HIS 3130 Renaissance and Reformation Europe (3) | HIS 3850 Special Topics in History (3) |
| HIS 3220 Early Modern History (3) |
Note: To meet criteria of Global History minor, the topic of the course must be “Global.” Students must receive approval from the division head.
Contact
Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D.
