華盛頓州立大學

History is the ongoing effort to understand the diverse people, institutions, and cultures of the past. Historical inquiry builds knowledge of past events and in doing so helps inform the decisions we make about our future. At WSU, faculty specialize in many areas of historical research and teaching, including environmental, world, American west, religious, gender, military, and diplomatic history.

Degree options

Bachelor of arts in history:

General History
History Pre-Law
History Education
Social Studies Education
Asian Studies

Strengths of the program

Learn from history professors who enhance their professional development through extensive travel, research, and teaching abroad.
Faculty members are distinguished for considering teaching as their primary mission.
Several history professors have won major teaching awards.
Many opportunities for studying abroad.
The Pre-Law Resource Center helps students prepare a path to law school.
Numerous internships are available.

Careers in history

What you can do with a degree in history

? Public history, cultural resource management, park management, interpretation of historical sites

? Primary and secondary education

? Information sciences, library sciences

? Curating, archiving

? Research and analysis for intelligence operations, government services

? Nonprofit management

? Business management, personnel management, and marketing

? Law

? Journalism, technical writing, and editing

Skills you can market with a degree in history

? Ability to view events in context

? Clear and persuasive writing

? Ability to plan and conduct independent research

? Strong analytical skills

? Ability to assess conflicting interpretations

? Insight into human nature and civilization

? Knowledge of past peoples, societies, and cultures around the globe

? Ability to recognize and assess changes over time

? Capacity to make clear and fair arguments based on appropriate evidence