HISTORY
Bachelor of Arts
Through projects like research papers, designing online exhibits and internships, studying history at CSU will give you the opportunity to prepare for the future by making the past come alive.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this major if you:
▶ Are fascinated by history
▶ Like museums, travel and learning about other cultures
▶ Enjoy reading or watching biographies
▶ Are a strong writer and analytical thinker
▶ Are interested in national and global events
program highlights
The
History program at CSU
offers you the opportunity to work closely with faculty that have areas of expertise in U.S., European, Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American history.
As a History major you will acquire:
▶ The ability to analyze complex issues
▶ The ability to analyze economic, social, political and cultural events and processes over time
▶ An understanding of global issues and the place of the United States within that larger context
▶ Strong research skills
▶ Strong written and oral communication skills
professional outcomes
A History degree opens doors to a variety of potential career paths.
▶ Law and law enforcement
▶ Libraries and archives
▶ Media outlets
▶ Business
▶ Museums
▶ Education
▶ Many, many more!
There
are many opportunities available to History students at CSU.
Students may do internships with Cleveland-area museums, archives or historical sites. Recent History students have performed internships at Western Reserve Historical Society, First Ladies and James A. Garfield National Historic Sites, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Maltz Museum and Shaker Historical Society among others.
Students may engage with the Center for Public History + Digital Humanities on public and digital history projects like Cleveland Historical and Green Book Cleveland. Through contributing to such projects, students develop skills in research, oral history, collaboration and writing for public audiences.
The CSU History Department also offers a History Club, in which students can engage with faculty and fellow students on topics of historical interest. There are periodic department events, guest lectures and our annual History awards event where top students are recognized and may receive partial scholarships toward their ongoing educational expenses. opportunities
Learn more about History at CSU.
Apply to CSU today.