Departments, Schools, Colleges

HISTORY (HIST)

Contact Information:

Department of History The University of Arizona Social Sciences Building, 215 PO Box 210027 Tucson, AZ 85721-0027

Phone: (520) 621-1586 Fax: (520) 621-2422watsond@u.arizona.edu Web: Department Homepage

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• HIST Course Descriptions

Degrees, Majors, Minors, Options and Certificates:

Baccalaureate Degree

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Graduate Degrees -- consult the Graduate Catalog or the department office for details.

• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Graduate Certificate

• Early Modern Studies Graduate Certificate

Major and Degrees

• History (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.)

Undergraduate Minors

• History Minor
• History Teaching Minor

Introduction:

The Department of History is in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

History explores patterns and processes of change around the world and across time in an effort to demonstrate how diverse societies and cultures have confronted challenges common to the human experience.  Rooted in the empirical study of particular areas and periods, the discipline also draws broadly on concepts and theories from the social sciences and humanities.  Practical training in historical research promotes skills in writing and critical analysis that are the foundation of contemporary liberal arts education.

The supporting minor should be selected from foreign languages, the humanities, the social sciences, or other subjects as may be individually justified.