HistoryBachelor of Arts
Why study History at Gustavus?
History majors learn how to ask good questions, use evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time, analyze cause and effect and put information in context, condense data into a logical argument, and apply relevant information to understand the relationship between the past and present. You will be able to apply your skills as a strong writer, researcher, and interpreter of information to a wide variety of career paths.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from History will be on your class schedule.
- HIS-175History of Pre-Modern East Asia
- HIS-142African American History I
- HIS-242Hollywood USA
- HIS-141Women in the United States: Private Lives and Public Lives
“Childhood Poverty: Uniting Voices to Empower Tomorrow – Listen to the Learning for Life Podcast”
Ainsley Langerud ’24 and Alex Dillon, "Childhood Poverty: Uniting Voices to Empower Tomorrow - Listen to the Learning for Life Podcast" Gustavus students Ainsley Langerud, ’24, and Alex Dillon, ’25, co-chairs of this year’s annual student-run Building Bridges (BB) Conference at the College on Saturday March 2, 2024, talk about their backgrounds and paths to Gustavus, the conference’s focus on childhood poverty, the work and rewards of...
What can I do with a degree in History?
The History major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Special Interest Advocacy
- Law
- Media
- Community Affairs
- Information Science
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