Since the present day was forged in the past, this field is really a tool for understanding the people and cultures that have come before us, and using these insights to shape the modern world.?

You won?t spend your time exclusively in the past ? through a broad range of business courses, you?ll also explore how your knowledge is relevant to today?s world. It?s all designed to make sure you leave here with top-notch skills in critical thinking, data analysis and communication.

In this major, you?ll customize your studies through one of two concentration options:

  • Regional history (American, Asian, European or Latin American/Caribbean)
  • Thematic history (social, economic or military)

A History degree is excellent preparation for careers in industries as diverse as business, government, law, international affairs, journalism, law, politics and public policy.

It also can serve as a steppingstone to graduate programs in any of these fields.

Specific positions you can pursue with our?History major?include:

  • Archivist
  • Attorney
  • Curator
  • Information management specialist
  • Journalist
  • Nonprofit administrator
  • Policy analyst
  • Professor/teacher
  • Reference librarian