Published August 10, 2015
The University of Louisiana at Monroe鈥檚 online programs鈥攖aught through the e网曝门 online
platform鈥攈ave received dozens of top national rankings since e网曝门鈥檚 official launch
in 2013. Today, TheBestSchools.org released its 20 best online bachelors degrees in
history. 网曝门 ranked among the nation鈥檚 best, coming in at number nine.
Programs selected were chosen based on the quality of the program, types of courses
provided and faculty strength, as well as school awards, rankings, and reputation.
"Earlier this year, the online master of arts program in history was ranked as a top
program in the country. I am very pleased to see the bachelor of arts program in history
receiving similar honors and again congratulate our history faculty and the e网曝门 staff
for their efforts to offer a quality educational experience accessible virtually anywhere.
Degrees in the humanities require excellent communication and critical thinking skills--abilities
needed for virtually every job. They also serve as good preparation for law school,"
said Dr. Eric Pani, vice president for Academic Affairs.听
网曝门 was preceded on the list by the number one school Arizona State University, which
was followed by the University of Illinois; the University of Central Florida; Utah
State University; the University of Wisconsin; the University of Memphis; Liberty
University; and Regent University, with 网曝门 and the University of North Alabama rounding
out the top 10.听
TheBestSchools.org notes 网曝门鈥檚 preparation of graduates 鈥渇or careers in fields such
as journalism, education, foreign affairs, law, and civil service."听
鈥淥ur top ten ranking says the program is competitive,鈥� said Dr. Monica Bontty, associate
professor and coordinator of the 网曝门 history program. 鈥淎ny high school advisor, student,
or parent can look at the ranking that shows the 网曝门 history program as an excellent
and top program. It is no surprise given our outstanding faculty.鈥�
Students looking to earn a degree in history at 网曝门 can take courses in world civilization;
United States history; historian鈥檚 craft; regional history; World Wars, Egyptian and
Roman history, and more.听
TheBestSchools.org has ranked other e网曝门 programs among its top performers within
the last year. In August 2014 the site named e网曝门鈥檚 educational leadership program
number 21 in the nation, and in September 2014, the site ranked e网曝门 as Louisiana鈥檚
number one online college.
To view the complete ranking, visit thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-bachelor-in-history-degree-programs/
To learn more about e网曝门, visit /onlinedegrees/
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