History

• Bachelor of Arts
• Major
• Minor

Stetson University's BA in History is 32 units and offers three pathways: History, Public History, and Military and Diplomatic History. You'll collaborate with faculty on senior theses, independent research, assistantships and travel courses while developing the research, writing and analytical skills valued across careers and graduate study.

Why History at Stetson University?

You can double major, gaining a broader understanding of global cultures and histories. You'll have the chance to collaborate with faculty on research projects that reflect your interests through the History Workshop, through senior theses, independent studies, research assistantships, teaching apprenticeships, reading groups, internships, and travel courses.

The program's three pathways let you tailor your degree to your interests. Research funding, small discussion-based classes and opportunities to double major make it easy to connect historical study with fields such as political science, international studies, pre-law and the humanities, preparing you for careers that demand strong research, communication and critical thinking skills.

Learn more about the Department of History.

Related Programs:

• Global Development
• Religious Studies
• Political Science

“Stetson helped me grow and achieve awards for my senior project.”

— Abigail Arient '22 

Career Outcomes

A History degree from Stetson offers you versatility, leading to various career paths across multiple industries, and opportunities for graduate and professional school. History graduates have been admitted to numerous graduate and professional programs, including Cornell University, Oxford University, the University of California, Berkeley, Georgetown University, New York University and Durham University. You can also pursue careers as museum professionals, political advisors, cultural resource managers, educators, journalists, private consultants in planning and conservation, restoration experts, archivists, archaeologists, and more.

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Martin Blackwell, PhD, Indiana University
• Mayhill Fowler, PhD, Princeton University
• Eric Kurlander, PhD, Harvard University
• Emily Mieras, PhD, College of William and Mary
• Leander Seah, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
• Margaret Venzke, PhD, Columbia University
• Jacob Walters, PhD, Cornell University

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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