History (BA)

Achieving your goal of obtaining a four-year degree is attainable through the collaborative effort of Macomb and WSU. Begin your journey by earning an associate degree at Macomb, followed by a seamless transition to Wayne State for the completion of your bachelor's degree. Throughout this academic pursuit, you have the opportunity to embrace the diverse experiences and communities offered by both campuses.

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? 

A history degree prepares you to conduct research, evaluate information, think critically, and communicate clearly and persuasively, skills valued in most industries. In fact, college planning resource BestColleges reports that history is one of the most versatile degrees. According to Payscale, the average salary for someone holding a bachelor's in history is $68,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a similar mean salary for people working as historians.

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).

   Associate to Bachelor's course planning 

Choose an area of study, earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete the required courses. The Transfer Pathway gives you a roadmap to earn your degree with built-in flexibility and options to enhance your degree.  Courses not taken or transferred can be completed at Wayne State University.

1) Choose a Macomb academic program

2) Review the Transfer Pathway Guide

• Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
• Complete the required courses 

3) Connect with an advisor 

 Macomb Community College
 Counseling & Academic Advising
 586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu

 Transfer Student Success Center 
 Transfer Advising 
 313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu

  Total credit summary

  Wayne Advantage-Macomb 

Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.

In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:

• Access to Wayne State's libraries
• A multipurpose WSU OneCard
• Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
• Comprehensive academic advising
• Wayne State events and student organizations
• Study abroad opportunities

  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 Macomb will need to be taken at WSU. 
• These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.