SLU history students design their own course of study, allowing them to delve into the areas that most interest them, including the history of health and disease, religious history, women's history, African American history, the history of material culture, urban history and environmental history.
You'll have access to SLU's museums, the Saint Louis University Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Center for Intercultural Studies, all of which are on campus. You'll also have the opportunity to pursue internships with museums and other historical organizations, most of which are eligible for course credit.
History majors are educated in basic intellectual and communication skills that are valued in business, journalism, public service, law, and many other fields. In recent years, undergraduates have augmented studies in history with education, political science, foreign language, or business administration--combinations which have proven attractive in medicine, business, and government service.
Saint Louis University history students learn to interpret a variety of sources and develop skills of finding relevant information and evidence and the ability to articulate an argument. They practice clear and forceful writing.
What You'll Learn in SLU's History Degree Program
SLU's undergraduate degree in history begins with an introduction to European, non-Western and American history. You'll then move on to coursework that allows to you to explore specific historical areas in greater depth before you complete a senior seminar. Some students also opt to write an honors thesis.
History majors at SLU are encouraged to explore minors and concentrations to round out their undergraduate experience. Possibilities that complement an undergraduate degree in history include African American studies, international studies, medical humanities, medieval studies, pre-law, Russian and Eastern European studies or women's and gender studies.
What Can You Do With a Degree in History from SLU?
In a recent survey of SLU's history graduates, 93 percent reported that they are "satisfactorily employed." Graduates with a degree in history work in libraries and museums, as well as in related fields, including:
- Education
- International business
- Journalism
- Law
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