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Why History?
Expertise, Opportunity and Flexibility
Develop Expertise
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- Learn essential research and communication skills for a variety of careers
- Explain the historic roots to contemporary issues
- Develop key analytical skills to understand and impact key social, cultural, economic and political issues.
- Learn to empathize with diverse perspectives
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Dynamic Opportunities
- Complete independent research based on your interests
- Connect with successful alumni for internship and job opportunities
- Apply for special research and internship funding available to history students
- Showcase your work with digital technologies
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Prepare for a wide variety of careers
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Flexibility
- 10 courses to complete the major, or 6 courses for a minor
- Multiple geographic and thematic areas to focus on
- Easily integrate study abroad with your major
- Connect history with other majors, minors and activities across campus