Academics Programs and Offerings in History
Understand the relationship between people, events, cultures, places, and time.
Study the Past to Sharpen Your Mind
History is the study and analysis of the past. Historians strive to understand the relationship between people, events, cultures, places, and time, in order to understand how the world in which we live has come about.
Students majoring in history, by examining the root causes and significance of world events, gain a deeper perspective on the contemporary world. Along the way, they also sharpen their skills in analysis, research, writing, public speaking, and information organization. In short, majoring in history will equip you with tools that will come handy in almost any career.
Academic Programs
For Undergraduate Students
Learn about our program offerings at the undergraduate level: Bachelor of Arts in History and Minor in History and Museum Studies.
Accelerated Law (3+3)
In a partnership with the UM School of Law, students admitted to the Accelerated Law Program may earn baccalaureate and law degrees in 6 years instead of 7 by using first year law school courses to complete their undergraduate degree. They start law school during their senior year.
Accelerated Master's (4+1)
The Department of History offers students with excellent academic records the opportunity to apply for admission to an accelerated five-year B.A./M.A. degree program (4+1). This program requires that students apply in the fall or spring of their junior year. Admitted students then take graduate-level HST courses in their senior year, working toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees in an expedited, five-year program.
For Graduate Students
Learn about graduate degree offerings: M.A. in History and Ph.D. in History.