History (B.A.)
History
Designed to be flexible and accommodating to individual student interests, we offer a wider range of diversity than most departments our size throughout the country. We encourage students to be creative and widen their boundaries as we work in tandem with them to prepare them for graduate school and the job market.
We also offer a 4+1 program in which students earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years, making a master’s more affordable and attainable.
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NJ History Shares A Lesson
"It's a cliche to say, but you understand history so you don't repeat it," said Timothy D., a history graduate student. Graduates with a master's degree in history have the opportunity to position themselves in roles across a variety of fields, including educators, museum curators, or archivists.
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History is my favorite subject. Rowan is closer to home — but so are other schools. The campus 'hugged' me from the moment I stepped foot here.Naveen K. Camden County, NJ
The History department in particular has professors who actively share their experiences and knowledge to add the real-life value to what we are learning.Anthony R. Monmouth County, NJ
All the professors care to see you succeed. They are really passionate about their subject matter and about the students.Krystyna E. Middlesex County, NJ
It wasn’t until I got here that I knew history was the right choice. I learned just how helpful the faculty were, they really helped me with my studies.Denis L. Ocean County, NJ
History gives you the ability to look and see what events that occurred in the past, and how they helped to shape the world we live in today.Jimmy W. Burlington County, NJ
WE'RE HERE DURING YOUR KEY MOMENTS
Studying and writing about history taught me that you have to be really detailed. You can’t miss any details and I integrated that into my career.James Malfitano Alumnus