The History Department
As a history major, you will develop highly transferable skills in reading, writing, research, and speaking. You will also acquire global awareness by learning about the lives and cultures of diverse peoples in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Assumption history faculty provide a supportive environment in which each student is recognized and welcomed, and where students are appreciated for their contributions. We mentor and advise students with regard to internships, careers, and graduate study with a student’s unique talents and interests in mind. Faculty challenge students to think, read, speak, and write about some of the world’s most difficult problems. We also inspire with stories of strength, courage, determination, and achievement that help a student discern their own life’s purpose.
History opens doors to the future, as well as to the past.
Features and Benefits of Studying History at Assumption
- Explore the rich and varied experience of the past while deepening your understanding of the present
- Hone the critical thinking skills you’ll need for your future career through interrogating primary sources and analyzing both what they say and what they mean.
- Conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choosing, allowing you to explore a subject you’re passionate about in depth.
- Study at the prestigious American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a research library founded in 1812 that focuses on American history, literature, and culture
- The Adverts 250 Project: Undergraduates can curate weekly contributions to an on-going digital exhibition of “Advertising in Colonial America 250 Years Ago this Week.”
Department of History Faculty
