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-242Hollywood USA
  • HIS-175History of Pre-Modern East Asia
  • HIS-141Women in the United States: Private Lives and Public Lives
  • HIS-219Scandinavia since 1800
Bryn Archambault ’25, “History classes are an environment of open-minded discussion and debate; a place to bounce ideas off one another.” Bryn did not come to Gustavus planning to major in History, but since being at Gustavus she has found a deep interest in the content that she has explored in her history classes, and has realized that “history had nothing to do...

“History classes are an environment of open-minded discussion and debate; a place to bounce ideas off one another.”

Bryn Archambault ’25, “History classes are an environment of open-minded discussion and debate; a place to bounce ideas off one another.” Bryn did not come to Gustavus planning to major in History, but since being at Gustavus she has found a deep interest in the content that she has explored in her history classes, and has realized that “history had nothing to do...

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
$49,954
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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