The History Bachelors Degree at Gannon University invites you to explore the complexities of the past and their profound impact on the present. This program is ideal for intellectually curious students eager to understand diverse cultures and historical events through rigorous academic inquiry. You will delve into crucial historical periods and themes, engaging with primary sources and developing a nuanced perspective on global human experience. This undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation for those seeking to critically analyse societal structures and contribute to informed public discourse.
You will study this full-time, on-campus program over four years, immersing yourself in key history courses such as "History through Arabic Literature" and "History Through Biography and Fiction," which includes research at the Library of Congress. A distinctive cross-disciplinary course, "Good and Evil: Reconciling the Holocaust," offers unique travel opportunities to Poland and Prague. You will graduate with advanced research, critical thinking, and communication skills, preparing you for diverse career paths in diplomacy, journalism, law, public policy, and academia.