History is the study of the past. Historians explain how human relationships have changed over time. They are storytellers whose narratives are rooted in reality, and specific to a time and place. They are also scientists who weigh evidence, test theories and search for truth.

Why Choose History?
The Classes

Studying history at Manhattan College gives you access to a breadth of historical subjects. Our classes examine topics including:

Sports history
The French Revolution
Eastern Europe
Latin America
Women and gender
New York City
The Crusades
The Civil War
Japan
The Holocaust

What Will You Learn?

As a history major, you will learn to:

Think critically about the past
Write clear, rigorous and engaging prose
Organize evidence
Analyze complicated patterns
Conduct oral histories and archival histories
Study culture and society

What Will You Do?

Learning to read, write and analyze information at a high level will prepare you for any career path. Employers value critical thinkers, and the demand for this skill is especially high in New York City. A degree in history will prepare you for many careers paths.

Jobs for History Majors

Careers of interest for history majors include the following.

Education

Teacher
Museum curator
Historian
Administrator

Government, Law & Politics

Lawyer
Political advisor
Special interest advocate
Arbitrator/Mediator

Business & Nonprofit

Management analyst
Human resources specialist
Training & development specialist
Fundraiser
Community service manager

Communications & Information Management

Creative writer
Journalist
Editor
Librarian
Archivist