The Honors Tutorial College program in History offers exceptional students the opportunity to study the discipline in depth through a combination of traditional coursework, individualized tutorials, and guided research. Students engage directly with faculty experts in one-on-one tutorials that promote critical analysis, advanced writing, and original interpretation of historical topics.
The program encourages intellectual independence and flexibility: students shape their studies around their interests while gaining a sophisticated understanding of historical methods, global perspectives, and the ethical practices of the discipline. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Honors Tutorial College and are exceptionally well prepared for graduate study or professional fields that demand strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
Students must complete at least 120 credit hours, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, and fulfill all university and HTC requirements.
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The senior thesis reflects the student’s own historical interests and must demonstrate original research, critical interpretation, and high-level scholarly analysis. Thesis work is guided by an advisor and evaluated by a committee consisting of the advisor and the Director of Studies.
Students complete eight tutorials within the History program, including two senior-year tutorials devoted to the thesis. Tutorials during the first three years are typically 3 credit hours and include study in U.S., World, and European history.
A typical tutorial meets weekly for in-depth discussion of readings, analysis of written work, and close intellectual engagement between student and tutor.
Internships or study abroad may be included with approval from the Director of Studies. Honors Tutorial students take a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (12 in the final semester).
Graduates of the HTC History program are well prepared for pursuing advanced degrees and professional fields that value strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Alumni typically pursue careers in law, government, public service, nonprofit and NGO work, education, archival and museum professions, international business, cultural organizations, journalism, and medial, as well as graduate study in areas such as history, classics, and area studies.
OHIO is committed to your lifelong success through our Guarantee+, which offers fixed tuition and fees, a graduation plan and lifelong benefits to our students. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.
All first-year Honors Tutorial College students admitted for fall semester earn the OHIO Premier Scholarship, valued at full in-state tuition and renewable for four years. Out-of-state HTC students may also earn the OHIO Trustee Award, valued at up to $7,000 annually.
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships also provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely
Admission to the History program within HTC is highly selective. Applicants are evaluated on:
First-year, transfer, and external applicants are held to the same high standards. Application materials and deadlines are available on the HTC Application Page.
Honors Tutorial College
35 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.2723
honors.college@ohio.edu
Kevin Uhalde, Director of Studies
uhalde@ohio.edu