The History Bachelors Degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites you to critically engage with the past to understand the present. This program is ideal for students driven by curiosity about human societies, cultural shifts, and the forces that shape global events. You will develop essential skills in historical thinking and analysis, learning to interpret diverse primary and secondary sources, construct compelling arguments, and discern the complex narratives that define our world. By exploring a wide array of historical periods and geographical regions, you will gain a profound appreciation for the human experience and its evolution.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate program is structured over four years, allowing you to delve deeply into subjects ranging from ancient civilizations and medieval Europe to modern global conflicts and social movements. You will have the opportunity to focus your studies through electives, potentially including areas like historical archaeology or public history, and may undertake an independent reading or honours thesis in your final year. You will graduate from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a versatile skill set, prepared for further academic pursuits or a wide range of careers in education, public policy, archives, and beyond.