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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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PhD Candidate Co-Author of Best Book Award Winner
History Department PhD Candidate, Christopher B. Rich Jr. received the Best Book Award from the Mormon History Association with co-authors LaJean Purcell Carruth and department professor Paul Reeve.
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Flynn, Huddleston, and Weiss Received Graduate Fellowships
The Steffenson Cannon, Tanner Humanities, and Mariner Eccles Fellowships for the upcoming academic year.
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Sascha Darlington Spoke during the 2025 Lecture Series
Darlington's talk is titled, "Evolving Responses: An Intersectional Approach to Early HIV Activism in the US".
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Peter Roady Discussed Data Science with the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists
"Historians use data science to mine the past" by Carolyn Beans
Events Calendar
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Jun 13
Friday
Summer 2025 First Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Jun 16
Monday
Holiday: Juneteenth (observed)
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Jun 19
Thursday
Summer 2025 First Half - Classes end
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Jun 20
Friday
Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Jun 20
Friday
Summer 2025 Second Half - Classes begin
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Jun 25
Wednesday
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
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