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Experiential Learning

Our programs offer lots of opportunities for you to enrich your education, both inside and outside of class.

Study Abroad

Experience history first-hand on education abroad trips. We offer summer, semester and year-long opportunities to a variety of locations across the world.

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Experience history first-hand on education abroad trips. We offer summer, semester and year-long opportunities to a variety of locations across the world.
Undergraduate Research

Out-of-class learning experiences are highly encouraged here. Our students undertake independent research, publish their work, and present at conferences.

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Out-of-class learning experiences are highly encouraged here. Our students undertake independent research, publish their work, and present at conferences.
EXCITING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Our active Phi Alpha Theta chapter and our History Club host regular social gatherings, volunteer in the community, coordinate research conferences, and generally just have a great time together studying all things history.

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Our active Phi Alpha Theta chapter and our History Club host regular social gatherings, volunteer in the community, coordinate research conferences, and generally just have a great time together studying all things history.
Careers and Internships

Our students get real job experience with internships at museums, historical societies, and organizations across the country. Your work as a history major will translate to many different job titles, with skills that are valuable in any field. We have dedicated career advising and tips for applying your historical skills to a career that's rewarding and right for you.

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Our students get real job experience with internships at museums, historical societies, and organizations across the country. Your work as a history major will translate to many different job titles, with skills that are valuable in any field. We have dedicated career advising and tips for applying your historical skills to a career that's rewarding and right for you.
Scholarships and Awards

We offer scholarships, awards, and research grants just for history students, as well as those sponsored by the university and our College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

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We offer scholarships, awards, and research grants just for history students, as well as those sponsored by the university and our College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Faculty You'll Love

We have a strong research faculty filled with award-winning teachers. They have built a reputation among students for being approachable and engaging.

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We have a strong research faculty filled with award-winning teachers. They have built a reputation among students for being approachable and engaging.