the ba in history will serve students well—whether they want to launch their career or pursue a graduate degree. it gives students the opportunity to study the human experience over time, across the globe, and in their own backyard, drawing conclusions that pertain to life today.

the different concentrations gives students the opportunity to study state power, ethnic and religious conflict, sexual oppression, racial hierarchies, and wealth and war in the fields of american, european, asian, african, latin american, and middle eastern history.

students can expect engrossing debates in a friendly atmosphere and lively lectures by knowledgeable faculty who will challenge students to think critically, and grow academically and professionally, in order to meet the career opportunities of the 21st century.

the faculty of the department includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars who are also engaging teachers in the classroom and online. their scholarship is evidenced by their numerous books, monographs, and articles published in journals, newspapers, and periodicals intended for general audiences. the department’s faculty members also present their research at international, national, and regional conferences.