Historical Studies

Study history. It’s a way to study everything.

We study the past to understand humanity's place in the world, to remember those who came before us, and to help us live more wisely in our own time. Get your hands dirty leafing through manuscripts, handling treasures unearthed from ancient cities, and studying abroad, exploring the great sites of London or Budapest.

You’ll be well-equipped for a wide range of careers as employers increasingly seek out majors in the humanities for their creative thinking and critical insight. Visit our department blog, Historical Horizons, to join us in discussions about the field of history, contemporary issues, our ongoing research and more.

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Eric Washington, professor of History, talking to the camera

Explore Programs

Africana Studies Minor

On Campus

Minor

Archaeology Minor

On Campus

Minor

Classical and Medieval Studies

On Campus

Minor

History Major, Minor

On Campus

Major

Social Studies Education (5th to 9th Grade) Minor

On Campus

Minor

Social Studies Education (7th to 12th Grade) Major

On Campus

Major

Study off-campus

The Hungarian Parliament in Budapest, lit up at night

Study in Hungary for a semester

Get to know a major European city better than you know your own neighborhood. A hub for food, politics, fine arts, and thermal baths, Budapest, Hungary offers the opportunity to learn alongside inspiring Hungarians who serve refugees, teach in schools, and advocate for positive social change.

Semester in Hungary

A view of the ruins of Umm El-Jimal archaeological site in Jordan.

Conduct archaeology for the summer

4-week Middle East Study Tour, offering courses in archaeological fieldwork and the history of the modern Middle East.

Field Work in Archaeology

An old painting of New Orleans, showing the bay and industry in the background

History in the Big Easy

Through a combination of academic and experiential learning, students will examine topics such as the Atlantic Slave Trade to Louisiana, slavery, development of Creole society, and gentrification post-Katrina.

Study in New Orleans