Encounter history as a hands-on experience. This program will sharpen your analytical skills and help you build vital tools for any career. At the same time, you will gain a better understanding of how our complex world came to be.
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"The history department fosters extensive learning, a plethora of opportunities to practice history, and invaluable connections to both peers and professors. I will carry the experience I gained from this department not just into my future career, but for a lifetime."Eli WilhelmHistory | Class of 2027
The B.A. in History focuses on understanding how our complex world came to be. It is a fit if you are curious about the past, enjoy reading and discussion and want to build skills in research, writing and critical thinking that are essential to almost every profession.
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