From slave revolts, strikes, and revolutions to clashes of the Cold War, triumphs of the civil rights movement, and China's rise to global prominence, studying history at Widener will open your eyes to a broader perspective on the world.?

Creative thinking, analytical writing, and critical interpretation are skills that make history graduates ideal job candidates in various fields. Graduates excel at careers in government, the military, business, teaching, and law.?

Graduates of this major at Widener University gain skills like writing persuasively and speaking effectively. With a passion for studying history, students learn to be independent thinkers, problem-solvers, and analysts of present trends.?