History

Our challenging major (BA) or minor in history provides opportunities to explore all aspects of history with knowledgeable faculty.

The history program has close ties with the interdisciplinary major in International Relations and the minors in Gender studies and Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

What Will I Study?

Coursework covers a range of history, from ancient Greek and Roman civilization to the present day.

Core courses in American, European, and non-Western history, along with historical method, form the basis for the major.

What Kind of Job Can I Get?

Learning about history prepares you for success in government, business, teaching, or many other career paths. History majors are often employed in areas such as:

Government service
Historical organizations and museums
Libraries
Publishing
Research institutions
Religious and philanthropic organizations

Teaching
Communications media
Management
Banking
Market research
Journalism
Public relations

What Are Some of Our Graduates Doing?

Intelligence Specialist, U.S. Department of Defense
Director of Development, Historical Society of West Virginia
Financial Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Park Guide, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Musuem Technician, National Park Service

Troy Harman ’87

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LC grad and Ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park talks with Dr. Mike Santos. Read more.

Charlotte Arbogast ’10

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State Dementia Svcs Coordinator in Richmond, Va.
talks with Dr. Sanders. Read more.

Tyrone Gafford ’94, MEd ’08

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Principal of Altavista Combined School was first in his family to attend college. Read his story.

History Grads Are Attending Graduate School:

Villanova University
UNC – Chapel Hill
Rice University