Why Choose History at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ?
History is the study of how the world became what it is, and few degrees train the mind as broadly. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's History major teaches you to investigate the past like a scholar: gathering evidence, weighing competing accounts, and building arguments that hold up. You graduate able to research deeply, think critically, and write with clarity, a skill set that opens doors well beyond the history classroom.
The degree is flexible by design. You can pursue it as a Bachelor of Arts, which pairs your history work with foreign language study, or as a Bachelor of Science, which leans into the social sciences and research methods. Either path moves you from foundational surveys into a wide range of upper-level courses and culminates in your own original research, preparing you for graduate school, law, public history, and a range of careers that reward sharp thinking and strong writing.
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you will learn:
- A command of historical methods and theory, including source analysis, interpretive reading, and historiography
- Research skills for working with primary and secondary sources
- The ability to produce original scholarly historical writing through a senior thesis
- Broad knowledge across American history, from the early republic through the modern era
- An understanding of European and world history, including major conflicts and revolutions
- Insight into the social dimensions of history, including race, gender, and culture
- The ability to analyze historical movements, authors, and events in their full context
- Professional development skills, including academic presentation and preparation for careers or graduate study
Courses You'll Take
These foundational and required courses form the core of the major:
HIS 211, History of the United States I
HIS 212, History of the United States II
HIS 201, Human Culture I
HIS 215, Europe and the World
HIS 300, Historical Methods and Theory
HIS 498, Senior Thesis
Beyond this core, you will complete 27 additional hours of upper-level history courses numbered 300 or above, chosen from a broad selection spanning American, European, and world history, with the option to apply internship hours toward the degree.
Career Possibilities
Historian
Researches, interprets, and writes about the past for institutions, publications, or organizations.
Archivist
Organizes, preserves, and provides access to historical records, documents, and collections.
Museum Curator or Educator
Develops exhibitions and programs that interpret history and connect the public to collections.
Researcher or Analyst
Applies research and analytical skills to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information for organizations or policy work.
Lawyer
Applies the research, analysis, and argumentation skills built in history toward a legal career, with law school.
Historic Preservation Specialist
Works to protect and maintain historic sites, buildings, and landmarks.
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