History, B.A.

33 Credits | Main Campus

Pursue your dream career and take advantage of access to world-class research facilities and collections, such as the Library of Congress and the National Archives.

History students are good detectives; they are curious, able to puzzle out and piece together evidence, and respectful of their “witnesses,” the people of the past. They have a deep curiosity about and insight into human character in all times, places, and cultures. They like to work with many different kinds of texts and enjoy an intellectual challenge.

As a history major, you’ll consider the diversity of thoughts and cultures through courses in U.S., European, and world history across the centuries. Take advantage of access to world-class research facilities and collections, such as the Library of Congress and the National Archives. Trinity has a chapter of the national history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, and is a member of the Capital Area Association for Peace Studies (C.A.A.P.S.), which gives students the opportunity to present research papers at student conferences.

In your history courses, you’ll develop vital skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking, and research methodology — skills that will serve you in almost any profession.

What You’ll Learn

Develop an informed perspective about the varieties and diversity of human experience and about your own cultural traditions
Make connections between the past and the issues of the contemporary world
Develop an understanding of institutions, ideas, and values different from yours, and, in turn, recognize and deepen your own values
Acquire skills in interpretation and synthesis based on systematic inquiry and research, analysis of evidence, and the formation of critical judgment
Broad reading, the development of critical perspective, the discipline of research, organizational ability, logical presentation of evidence and conclusions, intuitive insight, understanding of human nature — all these prepare the student for a wide variety of professions
Trinity history majors have pursued careers in law, business, print and broadcast journalism, public relations, teaching, and museum education and curatorial work