History
Through an interdisciplinary approach, you can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Public History Concentration, or a History Minor at Stetson. These programs blend social science and humanities methods to explore the past and deepen your understanding of the present. You will explore diverse cultures, societies, and peoples globally, visiting distant lands and familiar places.
Why History at Stetson University?
You will approach your studies with an interdisciplinary perspective because both the History Major and Minor fit well with many other majors, minors, and programs. These include Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Gender Studies, International Studies, Jewish Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Pre-Law, Social Science, and Stetson's Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (SPREES). You may even customize your studies by double or triple majoring in History and other subjects, the most popular including English, Political Science, International Studies, American Studies, and SPREES. History's interdisciplinary approach and compatibility with other programs will thus broaden your understanding of global cultures, societies, and peoples both in the past and the present day. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with professors and pursue research projects based on your interests, with research funding available through both University-level and History Department grants. Moreover, classes will focus on reading, writing, and discussion, all of which will strengthen your critical thinking and communication skills.
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"I (received) an Outstanding Senior Award for Health Science and History along with the Colonel John Taylor Rhett Manuscript award for my senior thesis in History to which I am extremely thankful. I could not have accomplished this without the support of my friends and family and so many more who helped me along the way."
Abigail Arient '22 History & Health Science
“My History major has taught me how to analyze complex sources and arguments."
Jonah Helwig '22 History & Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
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 at schools such as Cornell University, Oxford University, the University of California-Berkeley, Georgetown University, New York University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, American University, the Ohio State University, the University of Georgia, Durham University (UK), multiple universities in South Korea and Taiwan, and Central European University. Furthermore, you can pursue careers as museum professionals, political advisors, cultural resource managers, educators, journalists, private consultants in planning and conservation, restoration experts, archivists, archaeologists, and more. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% growth in employment for historians through 2030.
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
- Kimberly Reiter, PhD, University of Virginia
- Leander Seah, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
- Margaret Venzke, PhD, Columbia University
- Amanda Waterhouse, PhD, Indiana University
Students must complete the General Education Requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences, along with the requirements of their major/minor in History.
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