Department of History

History is the study of the most important and exciting events that have ever occurred, providing students with a wide ranging introduction to modern societies, cultures, and global events. The Department of History’s program provides rigorous instruction in critical thinking, writing, and composition. And as one of the broadest and most diverse disciplines in academia, history provides students with connections to numerous other programs and opportunities across campus. History majors develop research and presentation skills that are highly transferable to any career, including those in public policy, law, government, education, public relations, healthcare, journalism, publishing, sales, and marketing, among others.