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