History

Overview

At Kean, majors of the History program at Kean University benefit from access to Liberty Hall Museum, the Kean University Archives and Special Collections, and the wealth of historical artifacts available right on campus. Alongside their professors, archives and primary source documents to recreate the past and understand major events within their historical context.

Our graduates work in education, museums, government, business, and law.  Our alumni pursue graduate study in law schools and graduate schools around the country.

What You Learn

You study history in different contexts to understand how the lessons of the past can inform us today. You can also choose to pursue degree tracks in education and pre-law--tracks that are designed with your career interests in mind.

• Conduct original research in our MakeHistory@Kean history lab
• Understand how to think critically and communicate effectively in the modern world
• Create history using new media for websites and podcasts
• Collaborate with classmates and faculty across disciplines on cutting-edge projects
• Intern at area museums, archives and government offices
• You can pursue your degree at Kean Ocean in Toms River. A minor in history is also available for students who want to enhance their education but plan to focus their studies in another field.