Bachelor of Arts - History

The Department of History’s comprehensive curriculum focuses on a deep understanding of the myriad forces creating Southern Connecticut State University modern world and develops students’ analytical, communication, and problem solving skills. Faculty are nationally-recognized researchers whose broad expertise allows students to gain an understanding of American, European, and non-Western history. Students are taught to analyze complex evidence, to recognize bias in both contemporary and historical sources, and to understand how history is constructed.

Candidates for the bachelor of arts in history value the investigation of the human experience. They come to the study history because they possess a great enthusiasm for research into the origins, nature, and effects of historical change. They seek to understand particular events and to know how and why things happened. This course of study prepares them to enter a variety of fields and industries that value critical thinking, the ability to conduct research, and an ease of communication. Upon the completion of the degree, some of graduates pursue master’s level or doctoral work in the field or in allied studies while others find employment in administrative positions, social service work, business operations, national and international sales, local, state, & federal government, or non-profit endeavors.