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About this major
The History major focuses on the study of past events, societies, and cultures, equipping students with critical thinking, research, and analytical skills. Students learn to interpret historical sources, understand historical contexts, and communicate complex ideas effectively.
HumanitiesAnalyticalResearchCritical Thinking
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Plan grad school
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“A history major is an exceptional opportunity if you are looking to develop analytical and communication skills. The program trains you to become a sophisticated reader and a persuasive writer, which are skills translatable to many fields. That said, if you are not interested in grappling with difficult texts, constructing evidence-based arguments, and refining essays through multiple drafts, consider other majors that might better align with your goals and learning preferences.”
12/20/2025
“Studying history in college is the chance to actually learn something interesting/not entirely career driven before you start working and realize you don’t have good chunk of time to learn something interesting :(”
10/17/2025