Penn State’s BA in History invites students to critically examine the evolution of civilizations, political systems, cultures, and ideas across time. The program emphasizes primary source research, historical interpretation, and global perspectives. Students study everything from ancient empires to modern revolutions and conduct archival research, oral histories, and public history projects. Graduates find careers in law, public policy, museums, journalism, education, and international relations.
Analyzing declassified Cold War intelligence documents
Building a digital archive of local oral histories
Mapping trade networks during the Age of Exploration
Studying protest movements through historical posters
Comparing legal systems of ancient Rome and modern democracies
Writing a historical fiction piece grounded in archival records
Studying gender roles in feudal Japan through visual culture
Designing a virtual museum exhibit on the Industrial Revolution
Investigating print media’s role in revolutionary France
Curating an interactive timeline of U.S. civil rights legislation
Studying the impact of pandemics on global migration trends
Analyzing propaganda techniques in WWI vs. WWII
Researching historical memory in post-colonial nations
Translating and annotating medieval manuscripts
GIS-based analysis of Civil War battle logistics
Studying changes in labor laws during the Gilded Age
Creating a documentary on women in early labor unions
Interpreting treaties and diplomacy from the Ottoman Empire
Studying Cold War politics through satellite imagery archives
Assessing historical narratives in school curricula over time
Explore how history shapes societies and gain tools for leadership, analysis, and civic engagement.
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