Overview

Washington and Jefferson College offers more than 40 courses in U.S., European, Asian, Latin American, and World history, including “Music and Politics in 20th Century Europe,” “Religion, Identity, and Politics in Asia,” “Race, Medicine, and Society,” and “Early Black Women’s History.” Many History students complete independent studies and honors projects based on independent research at places like the French National Archives, the University of Birmingham (UK), and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.

What you'll study

Whatever path they take, students actively engage in discussion, conduct original research, and present well-crafted arguments. They leave our classes with a broad and deep knowledge of the past and the techniques of the historian. They also graduate with the know-how to succeed in a range of graduate programs and careers. Our graduates work in libraries, archives, museums, and National Parks as well as in fields like law, education, non-profit management, and law enforcement. Our recent graduates have attended top law schools and graduate programs in fields including History, African-American Studies, Museum Studies, Public and International Affairs, theology, and social work.

Careers After W&J

History Department alumni have gone on to graduate schools, often with significant scholarship awards, and careers in various fields. Katie Prinkey ’18 entered a master’s program in Middle East History at Washington University in St. Louis after graduating from W&J, and is now in a master’s program in Museum Studies at George Washington University. Jordan Thomas ’19 entered a master’s program in African and African-American Studies at Syracuse University, and Erik Blasic ’20 now attends Penn State School of Law.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Western Civilization
Issues in World History
Asian Heritage
Colonial America and the American Revolution'
19th Century America
Twentieth-Century America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

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National: Regular Decision (nonbinding) Application Deadline
International students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Common Application
School Documents
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendation
Mid-Year Report
Final School Report
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Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29430 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29430 USD / year

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29430 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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What you'll study

Careers After W&J

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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What students do after studying

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