“Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself,” said writer Julio Florencio Cortázar. This bachelor's degree provides students with perspectives from which to agree or disagree with this observation. The program offers flexibility for students to customize their program of study based on the period or type of history in which they are interested.

Careers

History is more than names and dates; it is the study of the human experience in all its facets, not just what happened, but how and why. If you're curious about the whys behind landmark events like the fall of Communism or Neil Armstrong walk on the moon, then our history program will interest you. Learn to think critically, develop research skills, and communicate more effectively. Clarify your understanding of human behavior past, present, and future. Experience our multi-disciplinary program and be informed by voices from diverse groups. You will build a foundation for careers in settings such as libraries, museums, and other cultural enterprises or prepare for further academic study. Our full range of courses explores history across the continents, with traditional scholarship and contemporary focuses on race, gender, ethnicity, and environmental history.

Career opportunities that might be pursued: Editing; Foreign service; Foundation history work; Legal assistance.

With further education, one of these paths is possible: Attorney; Anthropologist; Archivist; Librarian.