Knowledge & Skills Gained

As a History Major, you will develop knowledge and skills that will strengthen your future career goals. History courses will teach you useful, real-world skills and the importance of "making knowledge matter."

Read more about the significance of the liberal arts in the Dean's message to the students.

Knowledge & Skills Gained as a History Major:

• Improve the craft of meaningful writing

• Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Develop communication and presentation skills

• Learn the dynamics of analysis and interpretation through research

• Engage in discussions about political, social, and economical connections between local, national, and global communities

• Acquire knowledge about the historical profession

• Understand the intersections of race, gender, class, economy, military, legal, religious, and urban studies