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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.
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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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Peter Roady's book was featured in an article by Peter Bergen
CNN chief national security correspondent Peter Bergen featured the book "The Contest over National Security: FDR, Conservatives, and the Struggle to Claim the Most Powerful Phrase in American Politics" in a discussion about climate change and national security.
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Matt Basso Leads WWII Home Front Histories Project
History lives and breathes in places across the United States, bringing depth and nuance to unexpected corners of our everyday lives, and nobody knows that better than Matt Basso, associate professor of History and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. Matt is wrapping up a nearly five-year project with the National Park Service (NPS) that provides new resources for understanding the World War II home front, one of the most remarkable periods in our nation’s history.
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On Joseph Smith and the peaceful transfer of power
Simmons Chair of Mormon Studies, Departmental Chair, and Professor in the History Department, W. Paul Reeves published an opinion piece in the Deseret News on Joseph Smith and the peaceful transfer of power.
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PHC Curated List Features Department Alum Travis Hancock PhD
The annual conference of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association (PCB-AHA) is being held from July 31-August 2, 2024, on the campus of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. In light of the conference’s location, the editors of the PCB-AHA’s official journal, the Pacific Historical Review, have curated a list of recent articles from the journal focused on Hawaii. Themes of racial diversity and belonging form a common thread throughout the selections. Whether or not you are in Hawaii for the conference, we invite you to read these articles for free online for a limited time.
Events Calendar
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Nov 07
Thursday
Spring 2025 - Registration dates begin
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Nov 08
Friday
Fall 2024 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Nov 25
Monday
Spring 2025 - Open enrollment
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Nov 28
Thursday
Thanksgiving Break (Nov 28-Dec 1)
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Nov 29
Friday
Fall 2024 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Nov 29
Friday
Fall 2024 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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