Why study History?

The AA Degree in History is designed to allow seamless transition into the History BA at the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at the main campus but can be used as the building block for other majors as well. 

Career Possibilities

There are many career options open for Historians, including museums, historical preservation, archives, editing and publishing, positions in federal, state, and local historical agencies, and, of course, public school teaching. Further, the skills of the historian – research, writing, critical thinking – are transferable to many occupations and professions.

Famous History majors: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Conan O’Brien, Katherine Hepburn, Samuel J. Palmisano (CEO of IBM), Ben Silverman (CEO of NBC), Wolf Blitzer, author Seymour Hersh, and Supreme Court Justices Anthony Kennedy, Elena Kagan, and Antonin Scalia. And, of course, UC basketball Coach Mick Cronin.

Major Maps

• Guide: Associate of Arts in History

Advising

For advising contact information, please check the college's advising web page.

Advising Center phone:  513-745-5753

UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

The History program provides an excellent general education foundation for students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree at the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S). Students at UC Blue Ash College enjoy small classes and well-qualified faculty, as well as the many benefits afforded through study at a university ranked among the nation's top 25 public research institutions. The regional campus is conveniently located and has lower fees for tuition, technology, student life, and parking.

Admission Requirements

The program is open to all students with a high school diploma from an accredited high school or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to graduate and to advance to upper levels of study. High school students who are considering UC Blue Ash College should take either the SAT or ACT test for guidance and counseling. 

Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to UC Blue Ash College :

UC Blue Ash College has an open admission policy (although some programs within the college are selective admissions.)  Transfer students must supply official transcripts from each previously attended institution. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies.  Credits transferred from another institution may not fulfill specific requirements for the degree.  An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student’s file is complete.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

For current UC students who wish to transfer from one UC program to another:   

• Fill out an Application for Change in College and Program (sometimes referred to as the "On-Campus Transfer Form"). This form may also be obtained from your current college office.
• Submit the completed form to the college which offers the program into which you want to transition.

Students must complete the residency requirement at UCBA to qualify for graduation from a UCBA program.

International Student Requirements

International students wishing to apply to UCBA can find information here.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete all program requirements
• Earn at least 60 semester credit hours (for an associate degree) This can include transfer credit, AP credit and free electives, but does not include preparatory coursework. Students who have met all other degree requirements must continue earning credit until the total number of their earned hours comes to at least these minimum number of credit hours.
• Attain a 2.0 grade point average for all courses taken at the University of Cincinnati
• Be in good academic standing, that is, not on either academic probation or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• Complete the UCBA residency requirement.
• Submit an application for graduation to the registrar's office by their posted deadline

Application Deadlines

UC Blue Ash College admits students each term, so students can begin fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students can find more information here.

Please consult the UC Blue Ash Admissions page for specific application deadlines for each term.  

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