Undergraduate History Major

Department of History offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts and a minor in History and minors in African American Studies, Southern Studies,  International Relations, and War Studies, and collaborates on an East Asian Studies minor.

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	Mayor Riley in the field with his history class

To get started, please read the brief Cadet course catalog sections below:

• Undergraduate History Major Requirements

                  (includes descriptions of all standard courses)

• The Expected Four-Year Program-of-Study

**You should study both sections carefully and understand them well before meeting with an advisor or registering for courses. 

Click on the chart below for complete list of Fall 2020 History Courses offered: 

			Fall 2020		Virtual Presentation

  2020-2021 Course Offerings    2019-20 Corps Catalog    Fall 2020 Course Ads 

Additional resources, follow links: 

• Why Study History?
• Careers & Opportunities
• Useful Links for Research & Success

Image:  Dr. Felice Knight, a Charleston native who trained at The Ohio State University in African American History, joined The Citadel as an Asst. Professor in 2019. She has added a wealth of energy and expertise to our Department. 

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 Of Humanities Disciplines, History Majors are #1 in earnings (click on image to enlarge)