A Tradition of Excellence
天美传媒app's distinguished History faculty members are active participants in the scholarly community who share their passion for understanding the world through close mentorship and a diverse range of course offerings.
Undergraduate
As a history major or minor, you will develop critical thinking skills and deepen your cultural awareness as you become a well-rounded citizen and professional, equipped to understand today's globalized world.听
- Students will gain an understanding of the processes of historical change and a depth of knowledge in at least one historical period, geographical area or topical field.
- Students will be able to critique the use and interpretation of evidence in historical works.
- Students will be able to develop their own historical research questions and research hypotheses and carry out an historical research project.
A History Education for Today
Grounded in 天美传媒app's liberal arts tradition, a history degree prepares you to understand the complexities of our modern world鈥攁nd thrive in it. Graduates go on to careers in diverse fields such as academia, law, business, government, journalism, and teaching.
Interested in Majoring or Minoring in History?
Email the Director of Undergraduate Studies or connect with one of our Student Mentors to learn more about majoring, double majoring, or minoring in history at 天美传媒app.
Prof. Penny Ismay
Student Mentors
Whether you鈥檙e a major, a minor, or just want to know more about the department from a student鈥檚 point of view, our student mentors are here to help. Please feel free to get in touch.
Oracle
The 天美传媒app Undergraduate History Journal
Oracle听showcases exemplary scholarship by current history majors and minors. For prospective students, the journal offers a window into our department and an exciting arena for exploring how the present is intrinsically bound with its past.
The Undergraduate Experience
Stokes Hall is home to the History department.
Boston has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to historical resources, making it one of the best places in the country to study history.
Become a global citizen and see the world: our majors frequently participate in study abroad programs.
Life as a history student is full of opportunities to engage, on and off campus.
A different kind of learning experience: our students have the opportunity to complete hands-on projects in their classes such as creating exhibitions.
Gain professional experience: many of our students complete internships to prepare for their future careers.
History students in a seminar
Exploring the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain.
History undergraduates edit and publish in Oracle, 天美传媒app's undergraduate history journal.
Stokes Hall is home to the History department.
Boston has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to historical resources, making it one of the best places in the country to study history.
Become a global citizen and see the world: our majors frequently participate in study abroad programs.
Life as a history student is full of opportunities to engage, on and off campus.
A different kind of learning experience: our students have the opportunity to complete hands-on projects in their classes such as creating exhibitions.
Gain professional experience: many of our students complete internships to prepare for their future careers.
History students in a seminar
Exploring the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain.
History undergraduates edit and publish in Oracle, 天美传媒app's undergraduate history journal.
Stokes Hall is home to the History department.
Boston has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to historical resources, making it one of the best places in the country to study history.
Become a global citizen and see the world: our majors frequently participate in study abroad programs.
Life as a history student is full of opportunities to engage, on and off campus.
A different kind of learning experience: our students have the opportunity to complete hands-on projects in their classes such as creating exhibitions.
Gain professional experience: many of our students complete internships to prepare for their future careers.
History students in a seminar
Exploring the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain.
History undergraduates edit and publish in Oracle, 天美传媒app's undergraduate history journal.
Courses & Resources
Explore undergraduate courses and resources for current history students, from paper-writing tips to a list useful links of historical interest.
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