History is the knowledge and study of the past that helps us understand the present and ourselves. History graduates are critical and creative thinkers, who are skilled and astute researchers and among the best communicators. As a student of history, you will learn to question the world around you. You will gain knowledge of history, analyze and interpret original sources, and contextualize them in papers, digital media, podcasts, online discussion posts, and internships at leading institutions. The knowledge and skills you learn will translate into a wide variety of fulfilling careers. You will build a strong foundation for a range of careers such as teaching; law; government service; politics; business; journalism and creative writing; publishing; library science; policy research; human resources; and positions with local, state or national archives, museums and historical societies or restoration agencies. The program offers several options to best meet your needs for reaching your goals. Choose to major in History or major in any other discipline and minor in History. You can also become certified to teach and even earn your bachelor’s degree in History together with an MBA in as little as five years through a combined degree program. Public and Digital History: Learn to engage with historical texts from a scholarly perspective while cultivating analytical research and writing skills with an emphasis on the presentation and communication of historical knowledge. This program offers public and digital history courses that will prepare you to apply history to real-world issues. Study the fundamental concepts of digital history to equip you with the skills you need to navigate the vast landscape of digital resources, databases and archival materials. Engage in hands-on activities to harness the power of digital archives, analyze primary sources using digital methods, and develop proficiency in data visualization techniques. Through the BA in History with the Public and Digital History Concentration, you will be prepared for a career as a historical consultant, museum professional, government historian, archivist, oral historian, cultural resource manager, curator, film and media producer, historical interpreter, historic preservationist, policy adviser or local historian.