History
What is history?
Why history at OSU?
Career Paths
A history education cultivates key analytical and writing skills that are valuable in virtually any profession. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:
- Law School
- Business
- Government
- K-12 Teaching
- Journalism
- Museum Professionals
- Historical Preservation
- Non-Profit Agencies and Foundations
- Legislative Bodies
- Library Sciences
Highlights
"For me, it was really inspiring to learn about someone else's culture and someone else's history... It can be exciting to look at ways in which people think."
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Real-World Skills
A history degree offers skills in written/oral communication, global knowledge, critical thinking and civic engagement. History majors get focused, individualized attention from the undergraduate advisor, with special resources to keep track of their degree programs.
Courses
There are numerous courses available in American, Ancient, East Asian, Latin American, Modern European, Medieval and Middle Eastern History and give students an opportunity to learn more about other cultures and further develop their research and writing skills.