As a history major, you’ll learn about the perspectives and experiences of earlier generations and gain an appreciation for diversity. History graduates have the research and analytical skills to begin their career or graduate studies.
Department of History
Earn your degree with a broad knowledge of the political, social, economic and cultural events and achievements of humankind.
Our graduates go on to rewarding careers in law, business, academia and more.
Degree Programs
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Bachelor of Arts in History
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Bachelor of Arts in History Teaching
In addition to studying history, you’ll learn to effectively present your knowledge to a range of students using advanced teaching methods. Our history teaching graduates become secondary school history teachers and go on to graduate studies.
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Social Science Composite Teaching
Along with the benefits of earning your bachelor’s in history, our teaching composite program prepares you to teach a range of social science subjects, including history, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology and geography.
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Minors
Our minors offer research and analytical skills to complement any field of study.
Emphases include history, history teaching, public history and Asian studies.
Outstanding Faculty
Professor of history Dr. Kathryn L. MacKay is the recipient of the 2018 Gene Sessions Outstanding Teaching Award in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. MacKay is a highly accomplished and innovative teacher who is dedicated to student success. Congratulations, Dr. MacKay!
The award will be presented to Dr. MacKay at the CSBS Convocation on Dec. 14.
Upper-Division/Specialty Courses
Every semester, the Department of History offers a set of unique and exciting courses available to history and non-history majors.
Declare Your Major
Department of History
Social Science Building, Room 234
(Relocated to Science Lab, Rooms 402–409 & Room 309M, through January 2019)
1299 Edvalson St. Dept. 1205
Ogden UT 84408-1205
Phone: 801-626-6706
Fax: 801-626-7613