This program provides a comprehensive education in history, exploring diverse historical periods, themes, and methodologies. Students will develop a deep understanding of historical sources, historiography, and the interpretation of the past. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, and a sophisticated understanding of historical context, preparing students for careers in various sectors related to history, academia, heritage, and cultural resource management.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations and further study/experience within history. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Historian, Archivist, Museum Curator, Heritage Manager, Researcher (History), Policy Analyst, Journalist, (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, museums, archives, heritage organizations, government agencies, media, and other sectors where historical knowledge and research skills are valued)

- Part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, ASU’s largest and most diverse college
- World-renowned faculty, including members of the National Academy of Sciences, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Nobel Prize winners
- Highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation
- Consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students
- Tempe campus offers a wide range of programs, first-rate research facilities, and big sporting events, creating an energetic city feel