Bachelor of Arts - History

History at Portland State University (PSU) encourages active engagement in historical inquiry, requiring students to master basic historical knowledge, ask historical questions, access and evaluate information and communicate what is learned in both written and oral forms. A goal of all PSU history courses is to give students the tools to master the use of a variety of sources and tools to unlock the past.

PSU’s history program offers excellent training for a variety of occupations through the development of key skills such as critical thinking, research, analysis, oral and written communication, presentation delivery, and problem-solving. Students can develop a concentration in public history as part of their major by completing specific courses in consultation with their advisor. Students in public history strive to discover and make known the unsung heroes and heroines of the past.

All History students are encouraged to explore and develop their own passion for history through elective courses.