About the Program

History teaches the analytical, interpretive, and expressive skills necessary to understand the past on its own terms—to make sense of ideas and practices that seem strange and incomprehensible and to empathize with people who once thought so differently than we do today. These skills, in turn, help you navigate the modern world and the diverse ideas, practices, and people within it. Our flexible program, with internationally recognized faculty and a global scope covering every era, empowers you to follow your curiosity wherever it leads.

What You'll Study

The History major is designed to be flexible while providing a strong foundation in historical thinking and research. You will build expertise through a structured yet adaptable curriculum.

• A Strong Foundation: Our core courses provide an introduction to the methodology, sources, and skills required for expertise in the field. 

• Find Your Focus: You will choose a geographic, chronological, or thematic concentration to deepen your expertise, based on your interests and goals. 

• Beyond the Classroom: Contribute to Herodotus, our student-run, undergraduate journal, or serve as a research assistant on a path-breaking faculty project. 

• Join a Supportive Community: In addition to mentorship from world-class faculty, you will join a community of alumni working in diverse fields, from business to journalism to law and beyond.