Department of History
Understanding the Past. Building Your Future.
History students turn curiosity into practical skills—learning to research, analyze, and communicate ideas that prepare them for meaningful careers.
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Undergraduate
At CSU, you can earn a B.A. in History tailored to your goals, choosing from concentrations in General History, Language, Social Studies Teaching, or Digital & Public History, with minors also available in General History or Religious Studies.
Graduate
Students interested in our graduate programs can choose from focused pathways including Plan A (Liberal Arts), emphasizing faculty mentorship and a thesis; Plan B (Liberal Arts), centered on guided coursework for general public history; or the Cultural Resource & Historic Preservation concentration, offering hands on training for careers in CRM and historic preservation.
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Explore Spring 2027 Upper-Division History Course Offerings
The Spring 2027 History course catalog is here! Discover upper-division courses that challenge you to examine cultures, ideas, conflicts, and movements while developing the liberal arts skills needed to understand…
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