As a History undergraduate at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, you will develop a profound understanding of how past events shape our present and future. This program is ideal for intellectually curious students eager to explore the complexities of human societies, political systems, and cultural transformations across diverse eras and regions. You will engage with critical questions about causality, perspective, and the interpretation of evidence, learning to analyse the forces that drive historical change. This rigorous Bachelors Degree provides a robust foundation in historical methods and a wide array of specialisations.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, guiding you through essential historical methodologies and offering in-depth study of periods from Western Civilization and US History to Colonial America and Modern America. You will learn to critically evaluate primary and secondary sources, developing persuasive written and oral arguments through coursework and a significant independent research project, such as a dissertation. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths in education, public history, policy analysis, law, and further academic study, equipped with essential analytical and research skills.