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Portland State University

Portland , Oregon ,United States

B.S in History

Students of history, through investigation of the past, gain skills and perspectives that foster a better understanding of the world and their place in it. The study of history contributes to the goals of a liberal arts education by enabling students to gain a deep appreciation of the diversity of human experience over time. Through the study of history, students learn how to interpret their own experience and to shape their own values by engaging in dialogues with the past. The study of history also nurtures the ability to view the world from multiple perspectives, including interdisciplinary ones. Finally, history provides the foundation for informed participation in both the local and the global community by teaching how to apply critical thinking skills to solving problems. The study of history offers excellent training for a variety of occupations, from teaching to law, government, business, and the arts.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • 1 Year PSW Available

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

High School Completion Credential Awarded

  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate (AISC, ISCE, etc.) marks from State Board of Education AND Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC, HSSC), Senior Secondary School Certificate, Pre-University Certificate, All India Senior School Certificate, Delhi Senior School Certificate marks, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Minimum Score Required

  • Most State Board Exams Overall Average of 50% or higher CBSE requires an overall average of B2 (pass with credit), CISCE requires an overall average of 4 (pass with credit)

Nepal

High School Completion Credential Awarded

  • Nepal Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Exam marks AND Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate/Exam marks

Minimum Score Required

  • Overall average higher than 45%

Sri Lanka

High School Completion Credential Awarded

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level and Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced

Minimum Score Required

  • The combined average of 55% (Sri Lanken secondary school grade of C) or higher