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History program

Undergrad major Undergrad minor

Help shape the future by understanding the past.

Through the study of history you'll be empowered to learn about past worlds, and foster a free and global society through historical thinking, scholarly inquiry, and community engagement. You'll gain critical judgment, research, and communication skills that will prepare you for diverse careers while developing your sense of world citizenship and responsibility for the future.

As a student of history at UW-La Crosse, you'll acquire broad skills to apply to diverse careers in all corners of the world. You'll learn to analyze ideas and information, develop original interpretations and express yourself well verbally and in writing.

The small size of UWL's program and the extremely involved and caring professors opened up opportunities for me that I never would have had at other universities. The program prepared me extremely well for my career teaching high school history/social studies.

Sara Krueger

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History jobs

What kind of work can someone with a bachelor's degree in history pursue? It turns out, these graduates can pursue almost anything. History graduates use their broad perspective, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate to pursue diverse fields such as business, government, education, medicine, law and more.

Alumni career path examples

  • Beverage distribution company HR/safety director
  • Commercial construction director
  • Digital preservation technician
  • Higher Education president
  • Higher Education office services manager
  • Library assistant
  • Local government president
  • Mental health/crisis care project director
  • Non-profit recruitment manager
  • Non-profit sales supervisor
  • Online learning solutions superintendent
  • Real estate agent
  • Real estate policy advisor
  • State government
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What is history?

The study of history is more than a window into the past. A good history education will help you understand the present and how you, as an individual and global citizen, can improve the future.

In UWL's history program, you'll discover how societies originated and explore cultural, political, social, and economic perspectives across time and space. You'll see how past experiences inform who you are and recognize your role in historical change.

What distinguishes UWL's History program?

Learning outside of the classroom

In addition to classroom experiences, history students prepare for the real world through activities such as internships, study abroad and community-based public history projects.

One-on-one advising

Faculty genuinely care about student success. Students meet with faculty advisors one-on-one at least once a semester to discuss career goals, courses, and hands-on opportunities to grow their skills and knowledge. 

Scholarships and grants for history students

Scholarships are available specifically for history majors, in addition to numerous other scholarship opportunities outside of history. The university also offers grants of up to $4,000 to full-time and part-time students interested in pursuing their own research with the help of a faculty mentor.

Gain marketable skills for future employment
  • Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding
  • Creative thinking
  • Interpreting, analyzing, and communicating evidence
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
Flexible curriculum complements any program and career goal

Both the major and minor are streamlined to ensure on-time graduation, with flexible requirements that allow students to pursue topics that interest them. The 18-credit minor can be flexibly scheduled around any other degree program, and a new teacher preparation program meets state requirements while supporting student success.

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