• Students from Grand Valley State University may receive either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in history. Students may also chose to minor in history or select it as a teachable minor. Careful training in research, writing, critical reading, and interpretation makes history graduates attractive to a great number of employers who value those abilities.
  • Faculty devoted to teaching, scholarship, and mentoring. Students are also supported by welcoming and knowledgeable staff members.
  • esearch and internship opportunities.
    • Work with the Veterans History Project.
    • Get involved with student organizations including the History Club and Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society.
    • GVSU history graduates are accepted into top law schools and master's degree programs in history, museum studies, and library scien
    • History majors work in a wide variety of careers, including:
    • Archives and museums
    • Business
    • Civil service
    • Education
    • Foreign affairs
    • Journalism
    • Law
    • Library science