Overview
History Majors study change in the US and around the world by exploring factors such as politics, race, gender, class, culture, ethnicity, environments, and religion. Historical study develops skills that are most needed in education, careers, and civic life: critical thinking, contextual knowledge, crafting arguments, problem-solving, and clear writing and speaking.
CAREERS FOR GRADUATES
Museums • Archives • Library Services • Non-Profit Administration • Law and NGO • Editing and Publishing • Business Administration • Strategic Planning • Historic Preservation • Independent Research • Federal, State, and Local Governments
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About one-third of history graduates from USU begin teaching, while two-thirds go into law, medicine, and business fields. With the skills gained in this track, graduates can expect to gain employment as research specialists, archivists, curators, and more.
Admission Details
Below is a list of requirements for students looking to enroll in USU's history program:
Freshmen: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the Department of History.
Transfer students: Students transferring from other institutions or from other USU majors may be accepted in history. They must also have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
International students: International students should contact the USU Office of Global Engagement for additional requirements.
Alumni Advice
Aaron Andersen
On Friday, February 19, CHaSS students had the opportunity to hear from Aaron Andersen, a Senior Partner at Cicero Group.
Nate Alder
With more than 25 years of experience, Nate Alder is a litigator and trial attorney with Christensen & Jensen, a top-rated Salt Lake City law firm, and currently focused on catastrophic personal injury and commercial litigation.
Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh
Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh recently shared her experiences following graduating from CHaSS and founding A Certain Work, an organization dedicated to educating on issues of faith, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Value of an Inclusive Education
Listen in as several alumni of color reflect on their time at USU and discuss its impact on their careers. Learn from their professional experiences to consider how multicultural education affects students at USU.
Nathaniel Woodward
CHaSS Outreach Coordinator and Pre-Law Advisor are teaming up to bring you a series of conversations with alumni working in legal careers. Join us each month as we explore various opportunities and aspects of the legal profession.
Ted Twinting
CHaSS Alumn, Ted Twinting (History & French) talks to students about the challenges he faced after graduating and how he found his career using the skills he learned in college.
Young Alums Panel
Young alums give advice and information about career options post-graduation at our Alumni Lunch Series.
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