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-142African American History I
  • HIS-175History of Pre-Modern East Asia
  • HIS-141Women in the United States: Private Lives and Public Lives
Kate Aguilar, History, African Studies, Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, Sports Management

“I see myself as a facilitator helping students to think about history as a practice, whether they pursue it as a major or not.”

Kate Aguilar, History, African Studies, Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, Sports Management

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
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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