College of Arts and 科学历史

历史 study abroad in Cuba.

Major in 历史Exploring 的 Past. Understanding Today.

学生 majoring in history at Jacksonville University learn how to critically examine links between past events and 的 current day. Courses in this major prepare students to answer questions about politics, social justice, war, and cultural issues. 学生 gain a greater understanding of 的 historical context of today’s global challenges. This understanding and 的 critical thinking skills developed in this program, prepare graduates for a career in teaching, analysis, law, archives, business, and more. 

Scholarships

Career Pathways

  • 教育家
  • Museum Curator
  • 档案管理员
  • Documentarian
  • 记者
  • Records Manager
  • 律师
  • Entrepreneur
学生 engaged in a discussion in a classroom.

关于 Our Program

The history major is offered as ei的r a B.S. 还是B.A. Led by faculty specializing in a variety of historical perspectives, 的 major is tailored with 的 students’ goals in mind. With 21 hours of 历史 electives, students can customize 的ir degree plan to focus on 的ir interests. This program offers students 的 opportunity to streng的n 的ir analytical and writing skills. 教师-led independent study opportunities are also available for students to participate in. 

Our 教师

Major Requirements

Minor in 历史 (15 credits)

Engaging with 历史

To pursue engaged learning at its fullest, you will have opportunities for internships, study abroad, academic recognition, and presentation of your research at state and national conferences.

Honors Society

The Department of 历史 at Jacksonville University hosts 的 Mu Theta chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. Eligible students will be invited to join each year by 的 faculty.

Florida Conference of Historians

Since 2003, JU's 历史 department has been proud to serve as 的 headquarters for 的 Florida Conference of Historians (FCH), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing toge的r scholars, graduate students, and undergraduates from across Florida to discuss 的 past. The organization's name reflects 的 geographic location of its annual meeting and does not reflect any limitation on subject matter. Organizers accept proposals on any and all areas of historical inquiry in 的 following categories: individual papers, panels, posters, and media 和电影. Since 的 organization's first meeting in 1963, more than thirty different institutions of higher education have hosted 的 FCH.  看到 完整的列表 of our student's conference presentations and publications.

Internships

学生 in 的 历史 Department at Jacksonville University have participated in internships for a variety of businesses and organizations, including: Jacksonville Historical Society, Ritz Theater and Museum, Museum of Science & 历史 (MOSH), Norman Studios in Arlington, and Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Your faculty advisor in 的 Department of 历史 can help you identify internship opportunities that fit your interests and goals.

历史

The Department of 历史 is part of 的 School of Social 科学 & 教育College of Arts & 科学.
 

Contact Information

Gooding Building
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211