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History Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in History allows students to take advantage of the broad intellectual and career opportunities made possible by a History degree, giving them the chance to gain technological proficiencies while developing the critical thinking and writing skills of the traditional History major.
History Department
History courses emphasize written and oral skills, analysis and critical thinking, and the ability to assess conflicting interpretations. These skills prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship and cultivate an awareness of the complexities of life. Studying history provides valuable preparation for careers in university and college teaching and research, primary and secondary education, law, government, public service, journalism, libraries and museums, international business, and medicine.
Why History?
Watch the video to learn about the importance of learning History in our world.
Meet Our Faculty
- Our award-winning and internationally-recognized faculty educate students in a myriad
of time periods, world regions and areas of interest.
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Undergraduate Program
The History major and minor are flexible and can be paired with almost any other degree on campus. Candidates are encouraged to create a topical, thematic, or chronological area of concentration, which makes the program personalized to interest.
Graduate Program
Graduates of our MA/MA and PhD programs not only learn about the past, they also develop a capacity for careful and rigorous thought, cultural competence, and abilities that promote success in careers throughout the global economy.
Guided Pathways
Guided Pathways will allow students to customize a learning experience specific to their interests and future career goals. Pathways include Pre-Law, Africa, Gender and Sexuality, Race and Ethnicity, Environmental History, and more.
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News and Announcements
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Interviewed for THC's Virtual Jewel Box Podcast
Matt Basso and Megan Weiss discuss the iconic film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. They explore the film’s historical context, its satirical take on Cold War politics, and its depiction of gender. The Red and Lavender Scares, consumerism, and militarization all helped set the stage for the Cold War culture lampooned in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film.
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Humanities Professors Selected for Faculty Fellowships
Two History Professors selected as College of Humanities 2025 Faculty Fellowships.
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Transregional Middle Easts Book Series Launch
The new Transregional Middle Easts book series welcomes manuscripts addressing the traditionally defined Middle East, including Egypt, the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, and Iran. We also invite innovative approaches that situate the specificities of the Middle East within global, comparative, and connective frameworks, addressing topics such as diasporas, mobility, and the flow of ideas, as well as issues related to disease, environmental change, and technological exchange.
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Tiffany Greene Receives Helen Papanikolas Award
History Department Masters student, Tiffany Greene, received the 2024 Helen Papanikolas Award from the Utah Historical Society on January 13th. The Helen Papanikolas Award goes to the best college or university student’s paper on the subject of “Women’s History in Utah.” This award is funded by Linda Thatcher and Patricia Lyn Scott.
Events Calendar
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Apr 26
Saturday
Ongoing through 5/1/25Spring 2025 Full Term - Final exam period
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May 01
Thursday
Spring 2025 - University Commencement & Convocation Exercises
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May 05
Monday
Summer 2025 - House Bill 60 registration
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May 12
Monday
Spring 2025 - Grades due
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May 12
Monday
Summer 2025 First Half - Classes begin
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May 12
Monday
Summer 2025 Full Term - Classes begin
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