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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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“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