Program · Major

History, A.B.

DegreeA.B.
TypeMajor
DepartmentHistory

Learn how to connect past to the present, and turn your History education into a career or the pursuit of a graduate degree.

Use the Past to Unlock the Future

Realize your potential by studying the past. History reveals possibilities for days to come — explore these possibilities with your fellow students and professors as you come to understand how we create historical knowledge. Through readings and discussions you’ll find out how history is fundamental to evaluating our present condition and the choices it holds for us.

You’ll choose an area of historical specialization and complete a two-semester thesis recommended for your junior year. Minors/tracks include Early World History, European History, Modern World History, and U.S. History.

Internship Ideas

Friends Historical Collection at Guilford College, Greensboro and High Point Historical museums, Tannenbaum Historic Park, Guilford Battleground Park, local law offices,historical sites, archeological digs

Alumni Careers and Graduate Schools

Elementary, social studies teaching; Bank of America; UC-Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, Arizona State University, Universidad de la Republica in Uruguay; law, divinity school; teaching fellowships in Japan, China

College Catalog

For more information about courses within the History Major, visit the Academics Departments and Majors page in the College Catalog. For more information about courses within the History Minor, visit the Minors page in the College Catalog. In addition to the Undergraduate Catalog, information includes academic department and major information as well as academic regulations and resources; admission standards and requirements; and tuition, fees and financial aid information.

Hands-on Learning

History majors have performed internships at the following:

  • Friends Historical Collection at Guilford College
  • Greensboro and High Point Historical Museums
  • Tannenbaum Historic Park, Guilford Battleground Park
  • Local Law Offices
  • Local and National Historical Sites and Archeological Digs
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