History
Learn from scholars in areas that include humanitarian law, women’s history, and social inequality who will guide you in your individually tailored program. Offered as a major and minor.
Program Overview
History at Bryant
Through training in historical studies at Bryant you can establish yourself as an emerging scholar prepared for a variety of post-graduate opportunities. Develop insight through knowledge of historical perspectives as you explore solutions to challenges facing the world.
Program Features
- Engage with world-class historians, teachers, and mentors who share their research and expertise in the classroom and beyond.
- Immerse yourself in internships available at the many rich historical resources in New England and in Washington, D.C.
- Work closely with your faculty advisor in a Capstone course that culminates in a substantial original research paper or project.
- Present your scholarship under faculty guidance at professional conferences such as the New England Historical Association.
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Major | MinorCollege
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Cross-Disciplinary Advantage
- A strong liberal arts foundation develops critical thinking and communication skills essential for success and continuous growth in every field.
- Your business minor will be a competitive advantage that highlights the acumen and problem-solving abilities cultivated through real-world projects
- Whether you pursue grad school or begin a career after graduation, the credentials of your major and minor distinguish you.
A curatorial internship at the famed Guggenheim Museum leading to a career in the arts.
More Than a Major
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Research
- Resident Assistant
- Clubs
A Connected Community
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The Bryant Difference
Where Our Students Go
Graduates of Bryant’s History program go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
- AmeriCorps VISTA
- Chandler Christian Community Center
- Eastern Bank
- Georgetown University
- Lightspeed GMI
- Mercyhurst University
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Providence Community Health Center
- Ross Stores, Inc.
- Roger Williams University
- Suffolk University
- The 2Seeds Network
- University of Massachusetts Boston
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Career Education Opportunities
- Shadow and network with accomplished History alumni to explore different paths.
- Secure a History internship, available in various sectors, through our nationally recognized Amica Center for Career Education and through The Washington Center in the US capitol.
- Discuss career opportunities with recruiters from 100+ prestigious organizations at on-campus career fairs.
Clubs/Organizations
- Bryant Debaters
- Student Senate representative
- Model United Nations
- Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society
Service
- Management 200 service-learning class
- Giving for Good Marketplace student organizer
International
- Participate in Sophomore International Experience
- Immerse yourself in the History, Law, and the Holocaust travel/learning experience that includes visits to Cracow and Nuremberg
Research
- Honors Program
- Present original research at Research and Engagement Day
Inspiring Faculty
Our faculty are award-winning educators, mentors, and scholars, with expertise in fields including international humanitarian law, race relations, and women’s history. Among them is:
Professor of History and Legal Studies