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History Overview
The history program offers courses in American, European, and non-Western history that provide students with a grounding in the many ways historians have made sense of the world. Understanding how diverse societies, economies, states, and cultures have developed and changed over time is crucial to evaluating and adapting to today’s ever-changing world. Because of our small class sizes, you'll do assignments and projects that would be unthinkable at larger universities. We encourage you to pursue your passions, and our program has the flexibility to make it an integral part of your education.
The study of history is more than reconstructing events of the past. It is the study of societies and their institutions, economics, cultures, and beliefs as they evolved over time. Our history major is designed to prepare students for a variety of career paths. There are courses that teach skills that our graduates will use in museums, historical societies, living history sites, and state and national parks, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations. In addition, Chatham has agreements with law schools that enable students to complete their undergraduate education and law school a year earlier than most.
— LOU MARTIN, Ph.D., associate professor of history
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Learn more about Jean-Jacques Sene, Ph.D., associate professor of history & cultural studies.
Explore the History Degree:
Throughout your coursework, you’ll learn to acquire, organize, analyze, and clearly communicate information in other words, to think critically and write well. You’ll appreciate one-on-one mentoring with a professor, discussing questions that matter, having the opportunity to do original research, and going beyond presidential politics to understand how people have experienced historical change.
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Global Focus Program
Chatham’s award-winning Global Focus program engages our students in the critical and holistic exploration of one specific country or region of the globe every year. The program reinforces cross-cultural ties and internationalization initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area and beyond. Featured countries have included Indonesia, Canada, Southern Africa, Germany, Brazil, Chile, and Vietnam. For the 2021-2022 academic year, our focus is Costa Rica.
Explore the Global Focus Program : Checkerboard 1 - Global Focus Program
History & Law
Chatham's pre-law program is designed to encourage and support students with an interest in careers in law. It also helps students prepare to attend law school. The program includes the pre-law advisor, a pre-law minor, co-curricular programs offered in partnership with the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics, as well as the support of an advisory committee.
International Studies Certificate
It’s easy to enhance the degree with a certificate in international studies in one of five major global regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The certificate includes a language requirement, history and culture courses, and an international field experience (which Chatham helps to fund).
