The Department of History offers the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
• Master of Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy

History is a pragmatic discipline in which the analysis of change over time involves sifting the influences and perspectives that affect the course of events, and evaluating the different forms of evidence historians exploit to make sense of them. Teaching students how to weigh these sources and convert the findings into persuasive analysis lies at the heart of the department's teaching.