A history degree prepares you for challenging and exciting career opportunities in teaching, policy analysis, politics, public service, research, and more. History graduates are able to think critically, write effectively, and assess the dynamics of the world around them. You will become a life-long learner, capable of success in a wide variety of fields. No matter what the future holds, there will always be jobs for people with these abilities.
ECU history graduates have found employment in schools, government agencies, international and non-profit agencies, museums, archives, and historic sites. History has long been recognized as one of the ideal undergraduate preparations for careers in law, journalism, public policy, business, and public history.
Undergraduate Programs
The Department of History offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, as well as minor programs in History and Public History.
Graduate Programs
Our graduate program is built upon a solid foundation of outstanding research faculty and exceptional graduate students.
Maritime Studies
The Program in Maritime Studies takes theory into the real world where students get hands-on underwater training in the field.
We would like to recognize our students for their hard work hard work while in their internships for academic credit.
Our benefactors have established a variety of endowments for both our graduate and undergraduate students.
A professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history among our students. Click to learn more.
Our Research
Click here to see recent publications from Department of History faculty members. The Department of History is proud of its faculty members and their continuous efforts towards research.
Give to the Dept. of History
Thank you for your interest in donating to the department! To make a donation, please visit University Advancement, click on “Give Now” at the top, and select “I want to choose my designation” to search for our department!
