Department of History

University of Wyoming's College of Arts & Sciences

Where History Comes Alive

The Department of History at the University of Wyoming offers dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs that explore global, U.S. and Wyoming history. Our faculty are award-winning teachers and active researchers who work closely with students in small classes, hands-on projects and community partnerships.

 

A degree in History provides students with rigorous analysis, research skills and the oral and written competencies essential for success in any top-flight professional career. Learn to think critically while preparing for careers in business, education, law, museums, the State Department and beyond. A History degree is also excellent preparation for various professional schools and post-graduate work in the humanities and social sciences.

 

A few reasons to study history compiled by historian Peter Stearns for the American Historical Association:

  • History Helps Us Understand People and Societies
  • History Helps Us Understand Change
  • History Helps Us Understand How the Society We Live in Came to Be
  • History Provides Identity
  • Studying History Is Essential for Good Citizenship
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History, B.A.

Customize your studies with a flexible curriculum that includes two core courses and a selection of electives. Develop research and communication skills applicable to careers in education, law, public history and more.

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Focus on applying historical knowledge in public contexts such as museums and archives. Combine academic coursework with practical experience to prepare for careers in public history.

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Enhance your major with a History minor requiring 18 credit hours, including 9 upper-division credits. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills applicable across various fields.

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Prepare to teach grades 6–12 by combining education courses with a concurrent major in a content area like history. Gain classroom experience and earn licensure eligibility upon graduation.

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Engage in advanced historical research with a global perspective, emphasizing the American West. Benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration, renowned faculty and opportunities for funding through assistantships.

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History, B.A.

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Undergraduates

Gain real-world experience through internships with museums, archives and cultural institutions. Discover how UW supports your professional and academic growth.

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Graduate Students

Access essential tools for success: program requirements, funding info, writing guides, forms and resources for thesis work and teaching support.

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Scholarships

UW offers competitive scholarships, assistantships and travel awards to support your studies in history. Learn how to fund your education and research.

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Acknowledgement of Native Land

Native American peoples inhabited and visited the landscape encompassed within Wyoming for centuries prior to the founding of the University of Wyoming (UW) in 1887 and we would like to acknowledge the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Crow, Lakota, Shoshone and Ute, on whose land we stand today.

 

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News and Featured Stories

Major Gift to UW Honors Professor Phil Roberts and Preserves Wyoming History

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December 4, 2024

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