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History

Degree

Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
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The Department of History at Fairfield University is dedicated to teaching its students to understand today's world through the study of the past.

What You'll Learn and Do

Benefit from a unique curriculum

Students will be given opportunities to conduct research, analyze historical documents, and attend a wide array of seminars covering the full range of historical periods from ancient to modern, including all regions of the globe and a variety of thematic approaches.

Have the world at your fingertips

Upon graduation, students who majored in history will be equipped with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to succeed in any field. While graduates can choose to pursue careers in public health, marketing, and more, they can also seek to further their studies.

Develop a holistic understanding of history

Fairfield’s History program does not emphasize a particular region of the world, period of history, or a single way to interpret it, giving way to a wide range of ideas and approaches.

Become a global citizen

Working collaboratively in small classes taught by an exciting faculty, you will hone the skills and outlook needed to succeed as a thoughtful and engaged global citizen.

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Course Requirements

History Major

30 credits

History Minor

15 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Career Outlook

Fairfield’s History program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences for its students as a way to best develop students into global citizens.

Internships

Fairfield’s rich history provides students with opportunities for internships that provide training in research and library work, as well as the opportunity to write an original research paper.

Placements

  • Fairfield Historical Society
  • Barnum Museum
  • Bridgeport Public Library Historical Collections
  • Norwalk Historical Society

Recent Career Placements

  • Congressman Jim Himes
  • DGA Security
  • Digitizing Politics
  • Hunger Free America
  • RSM
  • Long Island University

The history department offers such a wide variety of interesting classes. The upper-level seminars are particularly interesting and always facilitate really interesting discussions.

- Caleigh Hopkins '24

Life After Fairfield

A great range of career opportunities is open to history majors that graduate from Fairfield. Graduates have gone on to many fields, including business management, diplomacy/foreign service, journalism, law, and more.

Higher Education

Those seeking higher education have been admitted to PhD and JD programs at several prestigious academic institutions, including:

  • Boston College
  • Columbia University
  • Hofstra University
  • New York University
  • Syracuse University
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • Yale University

Resources for Student Success

The University Career Center serves Fairfield University students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources.

Learn About Career Preparation

Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

Academic Support at Fairfield

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  • 1073 North Benson Road
    Fairfield, CT 06824

  • (203) 254-4000

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