Undergraduate Programs

By interpreting the past you will better understand contemporary institutions, politics and cultures.

Majoring in history allows you to explore your passions while gaining a better understanding of how the world around you came to be. History fosters an understanding of the past, promotes critical inquiry, improves communication skills and develops an appreciation for cultural diversity in the global community.

Majors & Minors Courses *NEW* Minor in Global History

Most of our History majors pursue careers outside of History. Our courses will prepare you for a variety of career paths by developing your skills in research, synthesizing large amounts of information, constructing arguments, and communicating your ideas effectively. Check out the careers below to see how History courses will prepare you for jobs in those areas:

HIST 40783 Constitutional History of the United States (CSV)
HIST 40873 The Civil Rights Movement in America (CSV)
HIST 40833 American Presidency (CSV)

HIST 10803 Modern Middle East (HT, HUM)
HIST 10223 Modern Europe (HT, HUM)
HIST 10933 Latin American History: National Period (GA, HT, HUM)
HIST 10953 East Asian Civilization since 1700 (CA)
HIST 30443 History of Modern China: Ming to Mao (GA, HT, WEM)
HIST 30543 Twentieth-Century Britain (CA)
HIST 30573 British Empire (GA)
HIST 30703 Modern Egypt (CA, HT)
HIST 30913 History of Central America (GA)
HIST 30923 The US & Latin America (GA)
HIST 30993 History of Mexico (GA)

HIST 10713 Multicultural America (CA, HUM)
HIST 10723 History of Latinas/os in the US (CA)
HIST 30723 Women in the Middle East (CA)
HIST 30603 History of Women in America (CA)
HIST 30833 The Civil Rights Movement (CSV, CA, SSC)
HIST 30903 Indigenous Movements in Latin America (CA, CSV)
HIST 40783 Constitutional History of the United States (CSV)
HIST 40853 American Environmental History (GA, HT, HUM, WEM)

HIST 30013 Roman Republic and Empire
HIST 30833 The Civil Rights Movement (CSV, CA, SSC)
HIST 40613 Revolutionary America (CSV, HUM, WEM)
HIST 40623 Age of Jefferson (HT)
HIST 40643 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 40743 History of Texas
HIST 40783 Constitutional History of the United States (CSV)
HIST 40833 American Presidency (CSV)

HIST 40843 Vietnam War (GA, HT)
HIST 30743 Muslim Gunpowder Empires (HT)
HIST 20763 US Military History
HIST 40693 American Empire (HT, WEM)
HIST 40883 War and Memory in American Culture (HT, WEM)
HIST 40893 War and Gender in American History (WEM)

HIST 10113 World History since 1500 (HT, HUM)
HIST 20003 Historian’s Craft
HIST 40743 History of Texas

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