Become well versed in the human experience studying History through time, space and analysis. As a major or minor you’ll have opportunities to cover different periods, subjects and areas of interest. You'll learn to understand what humanity is by investigating what humanity has done and be poised to tackle emerging world challenges from a place of knowledge.
"One of the best parts of studying history at HWS is the connection with Geneva. There are many opportunities to engage in local history through classroom and volunteer experiences. They have not only helped me develop critical research skills, but also an appreciation for and new interpretation of the 'town and gown' relationship."
History students looking to engage more in their work can study and complete Honors and research projects in their chosen topic with the guidance of a faculty member.
Recent examples of Honors projects include:
Through the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, meet alums who have graduated with degrees in history or attend guest lectures on Latin American feminism hosted by the Fisher Center for Gender and Justice.
At Hobart and William Smith , learning goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. You’ll gain high-impact practical experience that deepens learning and opens doors.
Amplify your History degree with the skills, knowledge and ethical foundation needed to be a leader in the 21st century. In partnership with the Centennial Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, our department offers the opportunity to engage in leadership development that culminates in a degree with leadership distinction and provides a competitive edge when applying to internships, jobs and graduate or professional school.
To graduate with leadership distinction, you will complete a series of foundational, action-oriented and reflective milestones within the History and Leadership curriculum. We encourage you to begin your leadership journey as early as your second semester on campus.
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Study American imperialism in Vietnam or historical religious perceptions in the Czech Republic.
Wherever you go, our top-ranked global education program will allow you to apply classroom knowledge, develop cultural understanding and build global connections that expand your personal capacity and sense of purpose.
Discover the roots, people, questions and legacies created by our past and explore their connection to contemporary life.
Discover the sport’s industrial roots, its dissemination around the world and the sometimes hopeful, oftentimes violent and always controversial nature of the beautiful game's rich past.
Survey the formation and development of Japanese state and society from the proclamation of the Meiji state to the present.
Examine the creation and development of women's rights movements in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.
With a myriad of courses taken in history and politics at HWS, Healy was well prepared to attend George Washington University Law School on her way to a career in law.
