Why History?
History is a multi-faceted major with more practical applications than many would expect. Through the study of history, students gain knowledge in countless other disciplines such as literature, sociology, art, economics and communication, to name a few. The Department of History prepares students for the future by educating them about the past. If students can understand the past, they can make critical connections and respond appropriately to current events at the regional, national and international level.
History is the study of life and the study of change. What could be more practical than trying to understand how people create and respond to change? History majors who are interested in graduate school can apply the broad knowledge they gain as an undergraduate student to more extended and specialized research as a graduate student. But a graduate degree is certainly not the only option available to history majors. There is no shortage of careers for which graduates are prepared. The history curriculum produces students who are capable of responding to a constantly changing world—a skill that employers highly value.
