BA in History in Fairfield United States | Sacred Heart University

As a history student at SHU, you'll critically examine historical events while cultivating strong writing, analytical reading, logical thinking, and innovative research skills. At SHU, you'll analyze primary documents, gaining direct insight into how people experienced and understood historical moments. This deep historical exploration helps you grasp not just events themselves, but their underlying causes. Building knowledge of the past is crucial for comprehending current realities and potential future trajectories. Through research papers, exams, and projects, your history coursework will sharpen essential skills for historical scholarship. These abilities also prove valuable across diverse professions - from government and legal careers to education, business positions, and any role involving data gathering and interpretation. Broaden your perspective through guest lectures, educational excursions, and scholarly conferences. Deepen your studies with internship options or research initiatives, including summer research grants and chances to collaborate with professors on academic projects.