Studying History deepens our understanding of the world and its interconnections, its diverse peoples and cultures.
Studying History reveals the changes and continuities that ebb and flow around us. Diseases, agriculture, civil rights, childrearing practices, political dynasties, and furniture all have histories. The past shapes the present, from the environment to forms of government, to the way we think about gender and race.
Our faculty introduces students to a variety of time periods, regions, and approaches to history. You'll learn how history is made through your own investigation of the past. Choose courses that follow a theme like Revolutions, a geographic focus like East Asia, or an era like the 20th Century. You'll refine and apply your knowledge through research projects and internships.
Follow your passion while developing valuable skills in critical reading, writing, research, and analysis. Our students build fulfilling and versatile careers as teachers, lawyers, librarians, archivists, consultants, and museum curators, as well as in business, health care, and government.
You'll work closely with your advisor to develop a program that's tailored to your interests and career goals. We encourage our students to augment their required courses with in-depth study in the liberal arts and additional courses in the major.
Expected December 2024
Start date
September 2025
Department of History
300 The Fenway,
BOSTON,
Massachusetts,
02115, United States
To be considered for a place at Simmons University, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in your previous studies.
English proficiency requirement for year 1 or transfer admission: TOEFL / KiBT: 83; IELTS: 6.5; PTE: 60; Duolingo DET: 105; Kaplan International Languages Advanced Level