History
Understanding today by understanding yesterday.
The study of history provides students with important skills – including critical reading, writing and thinking – that will make them informed citizens ready to work for the common good. The study of history not only prepares students to participate in civic life, but is also a stepping stone to careers in many diverse fields.
100%
of majors engage in hands-on learning
100%
of majors gain an understanding of diverse peoples and cultures
Flexibility
students can obtain a double major or one or more minors
A High-Quality Education
To deepen the learning experience, Core students live together while participating in an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum.
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Students can practice and see the value of their research, writing and critical thinking skills, which are developed through coursework, seminars and internships
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Students may concentrate their studies in areas such as business, international affairs, pre-law, or historical administration, preservation and archival management. Course work in new fields such as business, legal and science history prepare you for careers in our fast-paced world.
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Interested in learning more about history? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-2848. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
University Archives
On-campus internships are available to students in the University of Dayton Archives, which chronicles our development into a top Catholic, Marianist institution of higher learning.
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A professional honor society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.
Learn MoreDean's Summer Fellowship Program
Work with a faculty mentor on your self-directed research project as a Dean's Summer Fellow.
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An annual campus-wide forum to showcase academic excellence and recognize student learning through faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and artistic accomplishment.
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Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
Next Steps
25
average class size of upper-level history courses