WHY STUDY HISTORY? “My history degree has helped me with analyzing market trends in depth. I use the skill sets I learned through studying socioeconomic history to look at fashion trends in developing markets.” NADIA HARILELA (’11), history minor Head of Marketing, Runway Stores, Vietnam
“Studying history has helped me to improve my writing skills, to properly structure and outline arguments, to back up claims with sound evidence, and most importantly, to think outside the box!!” ANDREA OATES ERASMUS (’13), history major General Events Coordinator, Joy Unspeakable Resort Pretoria, South Africa
“The Socratic dialectic I was exposed to in my history classes cultivated within me the hunger and desire to seek truth with courage, humility, and wit.” SARAH DANNEMILLER (’14), history major MA Candidate in Theology, Abilene Christian University
“[My history degree] has helped me to connect with people, because a large part of an individual’s perception, and therefore their reality, is grounded in history.” JEREMIAH ANTHONY (’18), history major Board Member, Kailash Satyarthi 100 Million Campaign to end child slavery
“Studying history taught me the importance of giving to those in need. After graduation I pursued a master’s degree in special education and now teach history and science to students with special needs.” ALEXANDRA GARCIA-LOPEZ (’13), history major Special Education Teacher, San Fernando Middle School San Fernando, California
“I use history skills every day in my current job: researching efficiently, writing clearly, finding the signal in a noise of data, recognizing patterns and complexity. Only now I apply these skills for the profit of companies, looking toward the future.” NATHAN STRINGER (’12), history major Trends Consultant, Foresight Factory, New York City
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY COURSE REQUIREMENTS Core Courses (9 units) HIST 200 Introduction to Research (3) HIST 481 Senior Seminar I (3) HIST 482 Senior Seminar II (3)
Upper-Division Electives (28 units) 1 US History 1 European History 2 Global or Non-Western History 3 Electives of Choice* *One elective may be taken in another field such as art history, economic history, etc.
HISTORY MINOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS 5 Upper-Division HIST Electives of Choice
RECOMMENDED HISTORY MAJOR FOUR-YEAR PLAN Year 1 HIST 200 Introduction to Research (spring) HIST 204 History of the American Peoples (GE) HUM 111 Western Culture I (GE)
Year 2 (Malibu or International Program) 1-2 HIST Electives HUM 212 Western Culture II (GE) HUM 313 Western Culture III (GE)
Year 3 HIST 200 Introduction to Research (if not completed) 3-4 HIST Electives Internship (optional)
Year 4 1-3 HIST Electives HIST 481 Senior Seminar I (fall) HIST 482 Senior Seminar II (spring)
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CAREER TRACKS HISTORY AND BUSINESS
Employers value the history student’s excellent communication skills, analytical skills, ability to work independently, and understanding of other cultures. Take history elective ECON 416 (Amer. Econ. Hist) along with AC 224, BA 210, ECON 211, and MATH 140.
HISTORY AND LAW
A legal career requires in-depth research, analytical reading, critical thinking, and excellent communication. Take LAW 122 (Amer. Legal Hist.) as a history elective, and PHIL 290, POSC 426, and POSC 433.
HISTORY AND MEDICINE
With their critical thinking, cultural awareness, clear communication, and empathy, history students have an advantage when applying to medical school. Premed requirements can be completed alongside history requirements.
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HISTORY AND JOURNALISM
The skills of a history major are crucial to journalists, including meticulous research, analysis of sources, concise writing, and cultural awareness. To truly understand the present, we must understand our pasts.
HISTORY EDUCATION
History majors may simultaneously complete a California teaching credential allowing them to teach in California schools.
PUBLIC HISTORY
Diverse internships are available for students interested in museums, historic preservation, filmmaking, or communicating history in nontraditional ways.
TOP CAREERS FOR HISTORY MAJORS Education Business Law Administration Marketing or Sales Media Entertainment Healthcare Finance Social Services
CONTACT US
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SHARYL CORRADO History Program Director Associate Professor of History sharyl.corrado@pepperdine.edu 310.506.4549