Why choose History at WSU?

• Individual study opportunities with faculty are available, including directed readings, independent study, and research.
  
  
• The History faculty at Weber State University offers a global vision of historical study.
  
  
• The Lampros and Critchlow Lecture series bring the best national, regional and local historians in a variety of fields to meet with classes and give public lectures.
  
  
• Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society sponsors a variety of activities, including field trips, speakers, conferences and socials.
  
  
• Scholarships include the Lampros Endowment Scholarship (4 awards), the America First Credit Union Scholarship, the Lola Allred Sessions History Scholarship (for female students), the Richard & Rose Ulibarri Scholarship (for minority students), and the Gordon K. & Mary E. Harrington Scholarship for Excellence in Asian Studies.
  
  
• Weber Historical Society offers local history programs, field trips and other activities of local and regional historic interest.

What degrees/certificates are available?

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) History

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) History Teaching

Departmental Honors: History

Minor/Teaching Minor: History

Emphasis: Public History

Bachelor Degree (BS or BA) Social Science Composite Teaching

Minor: Asian Studies

Minor: Latin American Studies

What courses are offered through online/distance learning?

The history department offers various classes online. For more information, contact the department at 801-626-6706 or click here.

What are the employment opportunities?

Local and national internships and cooperative work experience credit are available at several sites, including Hill Aerospace Museum, Golden Spike National Historic Site, Utah Historical Society, Union Station, Fort Buenaventura, Ogden City Historic Preservation and the Weber State University Archives.  For more information, go to Career Services.

What will I learn in the program?

Studying history will illuminate present realities and open doors to future possibilities. You will gain perspectives on the vast panorama of the human experience — achievements and tragedies, ideals and actualities.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Weber State University
1208 University Circle
Ogden,  UT 88048-1208
phone 801-626-6232
email s&bs@weber.edu

Department Contact Gene Sessions
gsessions1@weber.edu 

Department Phone 801-626-6706

Is there an application deadline?

Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply early and register for classes. Contact the history department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.