Studying the past while preparing for the future is what you can expect when majoring in history at Nebraska. You will gain a global perspective as well as the knowledge, skills and experience to understand our history while developing a critical understanding of how the past continues to shape the present and future. Learn from faculty who specialize in the United States, Latin America, South America, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, China and Africa—from ancient civilizations to modern history.

Core classes in the major teach you the fundamentals of historical research and analysis and cover major themes and events in U.S., European and World History with special courses in Latin American, Asian and African history. In addition, you can elect to enroll in courses such as:

Slavery and Emancipation
19th Century America
United States Military History
Women in European History
The Holocaust
Ancient Rome
Medieval Culture
Digital History
History of Espionage and many more!

As a history major, you will receive training in those skills—careful research, critical analysis and cogent writing—that make you an attractive candidate for a wide range of career opportunities. You will be equipped for pursuing a career in law, journalism, education, library and museum work; in local, state and national government; and in business, where a knowledge of domestic and foreign affairs is particularly useful. Here are examples of recent graduates' employment:

Assistant Scheduler / US SENATE
Chief of Interpretation (Park Ranger) / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Editor / THE WASHINGTON INFORMER NEWSPAPER
Editorial Assistant / UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS
ESL Teacher / EDUCATION FIRST
High School Spanish Teacher / TEACH FOR AMERICA
Highway Archaeologist/Curator of Anthropology / NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Human Resources Director / MID-PLAINS CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Immigration Services Officer / UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Record Clerk / LANCASTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE