Dynamic, diverse, and intellectually challenging, the Department of History cultivates in undergraduates a lasting curiosity about the world, and imparts useful tools for understanding and participating in it responsibly.
With an emphasis on critical reading and writing, discriminating research skills, and persuasive presentation, the history major prepares students for a variety of occupations in the fields of business, government, non-profit, education, and many more.
Our largest lecture courses are supplemented by smaller sections led by highly qualified Teaching Assistants, and students have many opportunities to interact with faculty in small-classroom settings.
The Department of History offers a general major in History as well as four thematic majors, all applicable toward the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. With the Philosophy Department, we offer an interdisciplinary degree in the History and Philosophy of Science. The Department also offers minors in History, the History of Science, and cooperates with other departments to offer several minors incorporating History and closely allied fields.
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