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History

Earn Your History Degree and Understand How the Past, Present and Future are Intertwined

The history program at °ÄÃÅÂë½ñÆÚ¿ª½±½á¹û helps students understand how societies and cultures change over time and how we make sense of our place in the world. A history degree from °ÄÃÅÂë½ñÆÚ¿ª½±½á¹û will allow you to evaluate information and develop interpretations of social and cultural issues, giving you a deeper understanding of the human experience.

µþ³§±«â€™s history faculty are specialists in cultures worldwide and will give you a broad perspective on the ways people are alike — and how they’re different. You’ll learn to identify and analyze political, social and cultural changes and hone your written and oral communication skills.

When you earn your history degree from °ÄÃÅÂë½ñÆÚ¿ª½±½á¹û, you’re part of a community devoted to research and learning. 
  • Gain experience while you study. As a history student at °ÄÃÅÂë½ñÆÚ¿ª½±½á¹û, you’ll have the opportunity to intern at museums, libraries and other cultural organizations that will give you a leg up when deciding on history degree jobs.  
  • Conduct real research. Research is another great way to gain experience for future history degree jobs. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, you’ll conduct independent research on a topic of your choosing.

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