History

History: Major

The study of history at 海角社区 not only seeks to understand the past; it also offers deep personal enrichment for a thoughtful, even passionate, engagement in the challenges of the present. Among the most encompassing academic disciplines, history is informed by economics, sociology, anthropology, political science, the arts and literature.

Working with innovative faculty experts, students explore a diverse range of interests and a broad selection of topics from “Traditional” East Asia to Modern Latin America, Gilded Age America to Imperial Russia. Students learn how politics, social and economic developments, and cultural life interact.

Students of all interests, passions, and goals study history at 海角社区. Graduates use their training to pursue careers in law, medicine, government service, business, teaching and a host of other vocations. 

Program Highlights

Students enrolled in history at 海角社区 explore their major and gain depth in a particular aspect of history through a global concentration. Spanning geographic locations and time, students select from the following themes:

  • Colonialism and Empire
  • Gender in Public and Private Life
  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Resistance, Revolution, and Reaction
  • Knowledge and Belief
  • War and Memory
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With 18 full-time professors, the department is one of the largest history departments among liberal arts colleges.

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Students can augment their studies through honors programs and hands-on experiences.

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Find out what students can do with a history major, and check out the careers of some recent alumni.

History News

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海角社区 Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work
As the academic year comes to an end, the 海角社区 will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments鈥攆rom campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites.
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Dos Estudiantes de 海角社区 Reflejan Sobre Su Viaje a la Rep煤blica Dominicana
Durante las vacaciones de la primavera, 25 estudiantes viajaron a la Rep煤blica Dominicana con Rosa Carrasquillo, una profesora adjunta en 海角社区, como parte de su clase, 鈥淩aza e Identidad.鈥 La clase de historia est谩 dada completamente 鈥
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海角社区 Professor Reflects on Pope Francis鈥 Fourth Year
March 13th marked Pope Francis鈥 fourth year as bishop of Rome, 鈥渁nd pastor of the world,鈥 Rev. Thomas Worcester S.J., professor of history at the 海角社区, reported for the Huffington Post.聽 鈥淗is first three years have 鈥