BA in History - World History in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University

Historians investigate diverse facets of humanity's documented history. Some researchers analyze the ascent and decline of civilizations, while others chronicle ordinary people's daily experiences. Their curiosity spans all historical eras and global regions. Scholars also scrutinize the methodologies and philosophies that guide historical interpretation, aiming to comprehend the factors that have organized human existence and the concepts that have molded our understanding of reality. Their work focuses on societal transformations and enduring patterns, along with cross-cultural exchanges. Historians place special emphasis on viewpoints and beliefs since their field requires thoughtful analysis rather than mere fact accumulation. The study of history provides valuable insights, revealing not only our heritage but also contemporary contradictions and possibilities.

The History Department provides extensive coursework covering African, Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and U.S. historical studies. Organized into three tiers - introductory, intermediate, and advanced - these classes enable students to both acquire historical knowledge and refine their abilities in critical reading, discussion, writing, and investigation. With its focus on analytical reasoning, historical study equips learners for graduate programs in education, global affairs, media, legal studies, political science, and governance, as well as various professional paths. Every student gains from history's illumination of universal human experiences.