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Our history program provides diverse course options with in-depth study opportunities in intimate class settings led by passionate professors. You'll collaborate with globally renowned faculty dedicated to equipping you with essential knowledge and skills for various career paths.
Explore topics ranging from culinary history to contemporary Asian studies through our department's extensive course selection. Some classes concentrate on particular eras, while others examine geographical regions. Our faculty's wide-ranging expertise brings historical subjects to life from multiple perspectives.
History majors enjoy numerous extracurricular learning experiences. We arrange museum internships in the local area and assist students with independent research projects and national conference presentations.
You might also qualify for a Summer Research Fellowship with the Digital Delta Project, an initiative preserving Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta community histories. This program develops interactive historical materials for Northern California communities and local schools, enhancing regional history education for K-12 students.