- The study of history combines well with courses in economics, anthropology, sociology, political science, literature and other disciplines, and interested students will receive help in combining their major with one of the many certificate programs offered in the University, such as the Area Studies certificates, or the Certificate in Historic Preservation.
- The department encourages students to participate in activities that will take them outside the University, such as a semester of study abroad or an internship has done either as part of the major or for general University credit.