BA in History - Economic History in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The History Department provides diverse courses covering political, social, diplomatic, intellectual, economic, and cultural aspects of global history from medieval times to today. It aims to equip students with both specialized knowledge of specific historical contexts and the analytical skills to examine long-term and contemporary developments, focusing on patterns of change and continuity. With roots as one of America's earliest doctoral history programs, the University of Pennsylvania's History Department maintains its legacy of excellence. Over recent decades, its faculty in American, European, and World history have spearheaded innovative approaches to historical scholarship. Currently, Penn's history program stands unmatched in social history studies and boasts unparalleled faculty expertise in this discipline.