6 things you should know before college
November 25, 2016
College is different than high school. Keep these things in mind while preparing to come to Colorado State University.
History Major
How can we understand our present and imagine our future? It starts with History.
At a glance
The History major is designed to expand your knowledge about the past, improve your ability to think logically and critically, and evaluate evidence, perspectives, and resources. Our majors use these foundations to open doors to career paths in government and law, public education, environmental protection, and more.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Arts | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Liberal Arts | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | Yes |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Digital and Public History
Discover and use emerging digital tools for research and public education needed for careers in the growing field of public history and learn how historians inform and engage the public in museums, national parks, documentaries, podcasts, and more.
An accelerated version of this degree program is available.
General History
In this concentration, you’ll focus on specific time periods or geographical regions and explore historical themes such as race and gender, humans and the environment, frontiers and borderlands, and empire and revolution.
An accelerated version of this degree program is available.
Language
This concentration focuses on historical themes in regions that share a language and other cultural backgrounds.
An accelerated version of this degree program is available.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration is intended to facilitate the timely graduation of History majors who decide to transition from the Social Studies Teaching concentration to another concentration in their third or fourth year of study at CSU.
Social Studies Teaching
The Social Studies Teaching concentration is for students who aspire to teach history in middle school, junior high, or high school. This program will equip you to become a future history and social studies teacher with the content knowledge and teaching skills needed for success in today’s classrooms.
Some Career Options
With your degree, you’ll have options in public history, museums, archives, historic preservation and cultural resources management, the National Park Service and Forest Service, education, public services, law, and much more. You’ll have options for internships in many of these fields to help you explore your career interests.
- History Educator/Professor
- Museum Curator
- Public Resource Manager
- Archivist
- Government official
- Government Policy Advisor
- Lawyer
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer
- Research Associate
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Liberal Arts recruiter at [email protected] or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.