History (BA)
What is History?
Do you wonder how our world came to be the way it is today? Are you curious about what life was like for people who lived before us? Would you like to understand the origins of enduring social and political problems? A history major may be right for you.
A bachelor's degree in history prepares students to think critically about the past and how it influences the present, to conduct research, synthesize information and communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Historical thinking requires critical approaches to evidence and argument and develops contextual understanding and historical perspective. It encourages meaningful engagement with concepts like continuity, change, and causation.
What can I do with a History Degree?
History majors commonly work in education, museums, libraries and archives, government, international relations, business and finance, nonprofits, tourism, publishing, and the law (some of these career paths require additional training through certificate, professional, or graduate programs). Learn more:
- The Value of a History Degree (BestColleges)
- What Can You Do With a History Degree? (U.S. News & World Report)
- Best Jobs and Career Advice for History Majors (Glassdoor)
- 10 Popular History Degree Jobs (Indeed)
- 10 Perfect Jobs for History Majors (That Aren't Historian or Professor) (The Muse)
Delta College Associate degree options
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Associate in General Studies (AGS)
- Associate in Arts, History (AA)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.
Recommended degree program: History Transfer Pathway (AA)
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Delta College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 112 College Composition II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved Mathematics | 3-4 | See advisor |
| Social Science | HIS 111W Survey Early Western Civilization | 3 | HIS 1000 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science (non-HIS course) | 3-4 | See advisor | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | *Select one (1): FR, GE, or SPA 111 | 4 | 1 of 2 Foreign language |
| COM - any COM MTA approved course | 3 | See advisor | |
| Natural Science | See MTA; approved Natural Science | 3-5 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Natural Science with lab | 4-5 | See advisor | |
| History Pathway Courses | *Select one (1): FR, GE, or SPA 112 | 4 | 2 of 2 Foreign language |
| | HIS 237W Michigan History | 3 | HIS 2240 |
| | Select one (1) HIS course - (see Delta advisor) | 3 | HIS 1XXX or 2XXX |
| | Select one (1): HIS 221W Early American History or HIS 222W Recent American History | 3 | HIS 2040 or HIS 2050 |
| Total Credits | 42-47 |
**All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must successfully demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to the two-course sequence in a single foreign language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completing courses numbered 1010 and 1020 in one of the following subject area codes: ARB, ARM, CHI, FRE, GER, GKA, GKM, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, POL, RUS, SPA, SWA, and UKR.
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 42-47 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 20-28 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 62-75 |
Notes:
- The range of credit hours (Associate degree requirements and additional electives) allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) satisfies Wayne State’s University General Education requirements.
- Any courses not completed can be taken at WSU.
- All courses and equivalencies based on catalog year 2024-2025
| College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History | Credit |
|---|---|
| HIS 3000 The Historian’s Craft | 3 |
| Select one (1) World History: HIS 1600, 1610, 1700, 1710, 1900 or 1910 | 3 |
| HIS 5996 Junior or Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| HIS electives (select five courses; 3001 or above) | 18 |
| Minor (see advisor for options) | 18 |
| Total Credits | 45 |
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major and minor | 45 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 0-13 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 45-58 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Delta College
Academic Advising Office
989-686-9330 | advising@delta.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Community College Transfer Housing Scholarship
The WSU Community College Transfer Housing scholarship can assist with on-campus housing costs. Being successful is easy when you are close to campus resources and your classes. Living and Learning Communities can enrich your campus experience.
Reconnect transfer award
Wayne State University is offering support to students who participate in the newly released Michigan Reconnect program through the State of Michigan. Students interested in pursuing a bachelor's after obtaining their associate degree through Michigan Reconnect will be considered for this award. The Reconnect Transfer Award is a $4,000 award: $1,000 each fall and winter semester for up to two consecutive years beginning your term of admission (fall or winter).
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Delta College will need to be taken at WSU.
- The pathway was signed on March 25, 2025.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Delta College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.