History majors learn how to gather information from primary and secondary sources, cull and analyze that information, identifying its most significant aspects, reach conclusions, and produce well-written narratives and oral presentations relating the contents and results of their work.

The History major provides a solid foundation in American and world history along with the opportunity to dig deeper in U.S. History, European History, Asian History, Global History or even a self-designed History option.

History explores the past so we can better understand the present. Students will learn how to analyze primary and secondary sources to identify significant themes and trends, reach conclusions, and produce effective written and oral materials related to a particular subject(s). There are five options in the major: United States History, European History, Asian History, Global History and Self-Designed.