History

Major, Minor

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

Immerse yourself in the stories of past civilizations. Our history program gives you a fascinating look at political, cultural, economic, and social life through time and place—and helps you make sense of our world today.

Choose from courses that span the globe and all eras of human experience—from American and European history to the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. In a global landscape, an understanding of the history and culture of different parts of the world is increasingly valuable.

As a history student here, you’ll build conceptual skills that translate easily to any field. Our graduates go on to thrive in careers in the foreign service, teaching, research, law, museum work, and beyond.

Accelerated Master's Degree

Program Highlights

As a history student at CMU, you can:

• Customize your education with courses ranging from Medieval Civilization to the African Experience to History of the Rock and Roll Era.
• Travel to Rome, Florence, Paris and southern France to study the culture of the Renaissance.
• Apply for scholarships designed specifically for students of history.
• Conduct research at CMU’s own Museum of Cultural and Natural History.
• Attend conferences, visit museums, hear speakers and make connections by joining the History Club or Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society.