History

Overview

Newly admitted students choosing to complete the History program of University of Central Florida exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

A degree in History…

• Develops the mind and sparks a capacity for critical evaluation

• Teaches the process of historical inquiry- the selection of data, the assembling or ordering of information in systematic fashion and the development of testing ideas

• Allows us to understand the past and present because it explores the full range of human thought and behavior in a systematic way

• Offers each person an invaluable opportunity to sharpen perceptions of the past, of life, of reality, and of the world in which we live

• Helps expand one’s understanding of others as well as of one’s self

Career Opportunities with a History Degree

A history degree is only limited by your imagination. A history degree gives you the tools needed to excel in today’s market. In addition to learning valuable research and writing skills, our students gain analytical skills, communication skills, and become goal-focused.

As a History major you have a door open to many exciting and fulfilling career opportunities including:

• Archiving

• Museum Administration

• Law

• Diplomacy

• International Affairs

• Libraries

• Historical Associations

• Government Administration

• History Education

• Research

• Publishing & Editing

• Journalism & News Reporting

• Politics