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ho are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? As a history major at Rollins, you’ll explore these pressing questions as you learn to think critically, write persuasively, and make connections between the past and the present. Our history majors don’t just graduate with a degree—they graduate with a deep understanding of the historical antecedents that shape our world today. Through a curriculum designed to introduce students to a variety of perspectives in and outside the classroom, you’ll investigate an array of geographic regions, identify and pursue your passions, and forge lifelong relationships on campus, in our community, and around the world.
Why Study History at Rollins Apply Your Knowledge Our Applied History course requirement empowers majors to put their ideas to work in the world. This flexible experience lets you hone your historical knowledge in a range of real-world settings, from internships to community research.
Collaborate with the Experts Every student has the opportunity to collaborate with our faculty on the kind of research typically reserved for grad school. Past projects have explored local history and resulted in publications.
Broaden Your Worldview The history curriculum at Rollins is designed to expose you to a breadth of cultures across time and space. From ancient Rome to communist China, you’ll learn how belief systems develop over time.
“The skills I learned as a history major at Rollins have proved to be an invaluable foundation to continuing my education in law school. The upper-level courses in particular helped prepare me for the amount of reading, writing, and critical thinking that would be necessary. Additionally, the ability to conduct research gave me a leg up when I spent a gap year working for a think tank on Capitol Hill.”
Matthew Hendry ’15
JD Candidate, University of Florida
Rollins History Careers Rollins history grads are making tomorrow happen at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions and innovative companies.
Wendy Diaz ’14
Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator, NYU’s Institute of French Studies
TJ Holloway ’13
Associate, Point B management consulting firm
Danielle Johnson ’16
Founder and Director of Operations, Guided MissDirection
Sydney Marshall ’16
Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant, Duke University
Sebastian Novak ’12
Associate, Classic Abstract LTD
Samuel Toomey ’16
JD Candidate, Boston University School of Law
Real World Experience From community engagement courses to internships and research, history students hone their skills in the real world.
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Popular Courses Our history courses help shape you into a global citizen and prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to a focus on research, writing, and communicating ideas effectively to many audiences. • History of American Sexuality • Decade of Decision: 1920s • History of a City: Ancient Athens • World War II • Mao and the Chinese Revolution • Senior Capstone Course
Beyond the Classroom Immersive Global Experiences From Germany to Greece and China to Vietnam, Rollins offers history majors a host of study-abroad experiences all over the globe. In recent years, history students have explored the Athenian acropolis and hiked the Tonkinese Alps—all while earning credit toward their major.
Professional Presentations Each year, members of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society, showcase their historical acumen as presenters at regional and national conferences. Faculty advisors support students every step of the way as they submit proposals, practice presentations, and travel to events.
Community Partnerships Our majors enjoy exclusive internship and engagement opportunities thanks to partnerships between the Rollins history department and leading community organizations like the Winter Park Historical Association, the Orange County Regional History Center, and the Hannibal Square Heritage Center.
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Expert Faculty Our faculty specialize in a wide range of topics—from modern China to the history of Byzantium. This diverse expertise offers our history majors a broad view of the world and also adds historical context and nuance to many interdisciplinary studies at Rollins.
Hannah Ewing, PhD Assistant Professor of History
Research interests: Byzantine Empire, ancient and medieval Mediterranean, and the history of monastic reform
Claire Strom, PhD Rapetti-Trunzo Professor of History
Research interests: U.S. history, especially American sexuality and the Vietnam War
Yusheng Yao, PhD Professor of History
Research interests: Modern China, modern education reform, and rural reconstruction
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