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The History Department has earned distinction from the American Historical Association as one of 12 premier history programs across the United States and Canada, honored for its exceptional teaching and academic leadership. The department excels particularly in studies of the modern American West, classical civilizations, early modern European history, and the Atlantic World. Undergraduate history students at USU engage in comprehensive research projects, developing skills in research methodology, critical analysis, and effective communication under faculty guidance. These valuable abilities, cultivated through mentorship programs and international study options, prepare graduates for diverse professional paths. Approximately 30% of USU history alumni pursue teaching careers, while the majority enter law, healthcare, or business sectors.