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A bachelor's degree in history equips students with a solid foundation for pursuing advanced studies across various fields including education, library science, law, business, and public administration, as well as graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. As a comprehensive discipline, history serves as an ideal major for students with diverse professional aspirations.
These academic requirements may be updated periodically by the department, with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences maintaining authority to approve exceptions and modifications when warranted. Students are strongly encouraged to frequently consult with both their major advisor and CLAS advisor to ensure their study plans remain optimal. Historical studies carry the unique mission of interpreting the past. History curriculum weaves together multiple knowledge domains, bridging social sciences, humanities, and even natural sciences. By examining patterns of continuity and transformation, history majors cultivate essential research, writing, and critical thinking abilities that prove valuable long after graduation.