Bachelor of Arts in History

LMU's History major helps students arrive at a fuller awareness and understanding of the many vital problems of existence for without a knowledge of the past, one cannot claim to be an educated individual or hope to establish perspective and meaning in a course of study for life.

The History major introduces students to the back stories of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Latin America. History students may also learn about, for example, contemporary history and women's history. Students may choose to concentrate in the history of one geographical area.

The History major learns to examine evidence, select relevant materials, search for causes and effects, and formulate conclusions. With knowledge of historical setting, students can understand and appreciate their own heritage and culture, as well as the cultural experience of others.
History majors develop analytical thinking and an understanding of events, processes, and patterns in the human experience. Students gain understanding of how their lives relate to a larger historical process.

History majors analyze historical texts and learn methods used in interpreting the past, such as criticism of sources, the definition of historical questions, comparative analysis, and the diverse perspectives of participants in history. Students craft arguments about historical change, and analyze the factors that cause such change on local, national, and global scales.

LMU's location in historically rich Los Angeles offers a further advantage through research opportunities in local archives, film collections, and presidential libraries. History majors and faculty also participate in Study Abroad programs.

Submit your transcripts in English from all secondary schools/high schools attended. Full transcripts from each individual school year must be provided.
Submit official transcripts showing all work in detail. If you have completed any courses at the college or university level.
Obtain certified English translations of all documents not presented in English.
All documents submitted for admission become property of the University and will not be returned.
Submit a letter of recommendation with your application.
TOEFL: Non-native English speakers must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) given by the Educational Testing Service and arrange for scores to be sent to the Office of Admission. (LMU's TOEFL Institution code is 4403) The University's minimum standard for undergraduate admission is 90 for the Internet-based TOEFL.
IELTS: As an alternative to taking the TOEFL, non-native English speakers may also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).The University's minimum standard for undergraduate admission is 6.5.