History
Challenge yourself to unravel complex, often conflicting, interpretations of history while making judgments regarding the human and moral implications of actions, events, and ideas by becoming a history major at Fisher.
Fisher's approach to history mixes traditional elements with courses that broach topics outside the usual cannon. A number of electives explore history through the lens of film, pop culture, and gaming, while topics of general interest (food and culture, hunting) also are woven into class curricula.
The program offers the widest possible coverage of events and issues, giving you the ability to view history from an international perspective that highlights how nations and cultures have influenced one another throughout the ages.
Program Overview
As a history major, you will take required introductory courses on Western Civilization, U.S. history, and events in modern Asia. From there, you may choose a general major in history or a departmental concentration focusing on a specific area of historical study. The areas of concentration are:
- North American studies
- European studies
- Asian studies
- Strategic, military, and diplomatic issues
You also may elect to concentrate on public history - history with practical applications that is made available to a general audience. Museum presentations or exhibits, television documentaries, and historic preservation initiatives are among the many forms of public history.
Life After Fisher
All sorts of career paths are open to you as a history major. Alumni from Fisher’s program have pursued careers such as:
- College professor
- Lawyer
- Teacher
- Military officer
- Government official
- Research analyst
- Technical writer
- Sports writer
You also may choose to parlay your undergraduate history degree to enroll in graduate school or law school.
