Bachelor of Arts in History

The History department emphasizes thinking historically about the world, the nation, the community and the self. Based on careful examination and evaluation of evidence textual, oral, visual, digital and more - we aim to provide usable pasts, or interpretations useful to the present, according to the avenues of modern historical inquiry. Our department specializes in modern U.S. History, European History and Global History, emphasizing themes such as diverse perspectives in history, cultural and intellectual history and writing history.

Our students do history through active research in traditional media, such as in Drew's Special Collections and the renowned Methodist Archives on campus, as well as in new media, such as digital humanities. We have an engaged student History Club, a chapter in Phi Alpha Theta (the National History Honor Society), and stipends for student research via the Leavell-Oberg Summer Fellowships. We also offer a combined BA/MA program with Drew's Master of Arts in History and Culture (M.A.) program.

History students apply their research in internships and jobs. Drew's location near New York City, as well as its proximity to numerous historical parks and museums in New Jersey, provide accessible opportunities to work at a variety of institutions. The skills in the History Major, including research, information management, original analysis, excellent written and oral communication and flexible problem solving, offer excellent preparation for careers in a range of fields, including education, business, law, politics and government, diplomacy, communications, journalism, museum and historic preservation, archives and library science and intelligence work.

Secondary or high school diploma
Additional materials may also be required
Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0

TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)