Department of History
The study of the past prepares students to be informed citizens in the world today. History Department faculty offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses that prepare students to read intelligently, think critically, and write well.
Why Major in History?
Six alumni explain how the history major prepared them for careers in a wide range of fields.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
We offer undergraduate that not only foster integrative knowledge and critical thinking skills, but their application to real-world problems. While our primary focus is on undergraduate education, we offer a high-quality graduate experience for students interested in close collaboration with a faculty mentor.
History Major
The study of the past prepares students to be informed citizens in the world today. Miami’s history curriculum includes courses on North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Our classes range from broad surveys to tightly-focused seminars that require students to “do history.” The history major prepares students to read intelligently, think critically, and write well.
History Minor
Historians record and analyze past and current events of human activity so that we can better understand the present and guide our future.
The history minor is an opportunity for you to satisfy an interest, strengthen your degree, and enhance your preparation for a career or further education.
Our Mission
The Department of History fulfills Miami University's mission of promoting liberal learning and liberal education through: the transmittal of a sense of the past to new generations, especially the multiple heritages of the peoples of the United States; introduction to and understanding of the diversity of peoples throughout the world; transformation of academically ambitious students into lifelong, independent learners, responsible, morally committed professionals, and thoughtful citizens; and presentation of new scholarly research in the classroom and in the wider world of the public to help frame local, national and global issues.
Upcoming Events
The history department accomplishes our mission in the following ways:
Give to the History Department
Help us prepare the next generation of leaders. We have numerous scholarships, grants, and programs accepting contributions from donors like you.
Department of History
254 Upham Hall
100 Bishop Circle
Oxford, OH 45056
