Department of History
Study the Past. Shape the Future.
Do you love a good mystery? Figuring out what happened and why? Do you want to dig a little deeper? To understand how things got to be the way they are? Do you want to learn about the world and travel the globe?
In our department, you’ll explore local and global stories, sharpen your research and writing skills, and learn how to turn your passion for history into a meaningful career. With faculty mentors and hands-on opportunities in archives, museums, and community projects, you’ll graduate ready to make your mark.
Your Path in History
Explore opportunities that turn historical insight into real-world impact.
Undergraduate Programs
Explore the BA in History and flexible options that connect the past to today’s opportunities and prepare you for diverse careers.
Applied History MA
Build practical skills in research, public engagement, and cultural preservation through our Applied History and Public Humanities program.
Study history. Practice law.
Earn your BA in History and an Akron law degree (JD) in just six years through our 3 + 3 pathway.
Opportunities in History
Meet our faculty, find scholarships, explore career paths and learn about research opportunities.
Explore museums, archives and archaeology through hands-on learning that connects the past to real-world careers.
Learn about scholarships that support your academic journey and reward your accomplishments in history.
History graduates work in law, government, education, museums, nonprofits, and business. Learn how UA prepares you for these paths.
Explore faculty-led projects and student research opportunities that bring history to life inside and outside the classroom.
Meet the professors and staff who guide your studies and mentor you through research and career preparation.
Since 1999, the Humanities Center has fostered the study and appreciation of human history, literature, culture, and the arts at UA and throughout Northeast Ohio.