Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in History from UMass Amherst offers a comprehensive exploration of the past, developing students' analytical, communication, and research skills. History majors benefit from close collaboration with esteemed faculty spanning various historical periods and global regions. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in diverse fields such as law, journalism, government, business, and academia. The program also allows students to pursue predefined concentrations or customize their own, fostering specialized knowledge and critical thinking abilities.
Program Outline
Students develop a deep and nuanced understanding of the world and complete their program of study prepared to confront contemporary challenges with well-founded ideas and insights. The program provides students with the research, analytical, and communication skills necessary for a wide range of careers.
Teaching:
History majors work closely with accomplished faculty, whose specialties span nearly every part of the globe, from antiquity to the present.
Careers:
Graduates go on to work in a wide array of fields, including law, journalism, government service, diplomacy, business, resource management, and teaching.
Other:
Students have the opportunity to pursue one of the program's predefined concentrations—colonialism, imperialism, and nationalism; science, technology, and environment; war and revolution; or cultural and intellectual history—or to develop an individualized concentration. History students cultivate skills in historical methodologies, analytical writing, and critical thinking.
