What You'll Study
The Department of History offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and four minors: History, Asian History, Latin American History, and History of Race & Ethnic Communities. Courses cover the ancient through modern worlds, consider people from all parts of the globe, and take diverse approaches to understanding the past. Our interdisciplinary offerings, internship opportunities, and award-winning professors prepare students for meaningful and successful futures.
What Can I Do With a History Degree?
A focused study of the past helps you broaden your perceptions of the complexity of the contemporary world and cultivate a subtle understanding of humanity. In addition, history students develop the research, analytical, and communication skills necessary for successful and fulfilling careers. Gonzaga history students attend graduate school, law school, and volunteer after graduation. Recent graduates have successful careers in:
- Advertising
- Archives
- Armed Forces
- Editing
- Education
- Government
- Journalism
- Legal Fields
- Library Sciences
- Management
- Marketing
- Medicine
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Museums
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Non-Profit
- Politics
- Publishing
- Research
- Sales
