As a history major in Mount St. Mary’s University’s accelerated undergraduate program for working adults, you will study cultures and events that span time periods from the ancient Romans and Greeks through the modern day. You’ll learn superb research and communication skills enabling you to pursue career opportunities in a wide range of fields, from politics to journalism or education to public service. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to seek a career as a librarian or archivist for a university, paralegal with a law firm, or pursue a law or other graduate degree.
The Division of Continuing Studies strives to make it easy for adults to go back to school on a part-time basis, holding classes in the evening one to two nights per week at our convenient Frederick campus. It's important to us that you feel supported, can maintain your work-life balance, and have access to all of the resources you need to be a successful student.
Our faculty and advisors are here to work one-on-one with you to develop your degree plan, and to help keep you on track to finish your degree. We make the traditional college resources available to you to aid in your success, such as our Career Center, Writing Center, Library and Learning Services Office, just to name a few.
Start your free applicationHow did the culture of ancient Greece impact democracy in the United States today? In what ways were countries shaped by the wars they fought? How did people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs shape American society? What role did beer play in the development of human societies and economies? By examining topics like these, historians work to uncover the facts of yesterday to help guide society through today.
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As a student in the Mount's accelerated undergraduate history program you will:
This program is available to be completed remotely via web conferencing.
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See full course listingsBachelor completion programs are designed to be taken one course at a time, providing you the flexibility you need to complete the classes at your own pace; with that the program pricing is set by credit hours instead of by the year like traditional undergraduate programs.
*Tuition represents 2023-24 rates, effective July 1, 2023. Tuition is subject to change without notice.
Students enrolled on at least half-time basis (6-credits per semester) may qualify for financial aid. You may seek financial assistance through federal and state-funded programs, private loan providers, or deferment of undergraduate loans. The Mount also has a variety of employer tuition remission or reimbursement agreements with local businesses and community colleges, so you may just get a discount from your employer or previous college.
Not sure if you qualify for financial aid? Learn more from our financial aid office.
Learn About Financial AidClasses for the program begin throughout the year, and submitting your application four weeks before your expected start date ensures a priority application decision.
The Mount's accelerated undergraduate completion degree programs are for individuals looking to apply previous college credit toward a bachelor's degree. Admissions requirements include:
Adult Undergraduate Programs 301-682-8315 frederickadmissions@msmary.edu