History

History
Materials from the Keene State Archive

Because 鈥渢hose who don鈥檛 understand the past are condemned to repeat it.鈥 - George Santayana 

Have you always been curious about the past and the people who lived it? Are you able to draw connections between what happened before and the issues and events taking place today? Studying history is a powerful way to broaden your perspective while cultivating your professional skills. At Keene State, this surprisingly hands-on degree program translates into real-world experience. Students here take full advantage of our close-knit community and supportive, expert faculty. They also benefit from vastly diverse course offerings as they gear up for the suite of history degree jobs to be explored after graduation.  

Major  

Specialize your skill set for specific history degree jobs as you delve into works of art and literature depicting and describing: 

War 
Peace 
Society 
Gender 
Race 
Class 
Ideas and beliefs 
Media and popular culture  

Or, tailor your degree to your own interests and design a one-of-a-kind specialization. We鈥檙e flexible and ready to assist goals.  

Minor & Interdisciplinary

Where will a history minor take you? To a place where you can think critically, form and adapt your opinions based on what you find, and communicate your ideas with clarity.  

Want a resume that shines? Bolster your readiness with historical experience, global perspective, plus stellar research and writing skills. Define know-how and ingenuity to become an entrepreneur or company MVP.   

Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Connect the dots between English, history, and art history. Investigate a variety of disciplinary and cultural perspectives. Become a global citizen in a changing world via a variety of disciplinary and cultural perspectives. 

Undergraduate

Find Your Potential

You have a place waiting for you in history. Semester one, you鈥檒l be ushered into the realm of opportunities for history degree jobs. Engage with The Historical Society of Cheshire County to envision a multitude of professions that utilize the skills of history majors and minors. This organization is just across the street from Keene State, and it鈥檚 a vital resource within our close-knit community.

Career Opportunities 

Not sure what a history degree looks like? Yes, it鈥檚 teaching and researching, but it goes far beyond that. Once you have versatile and desirable skills, like thinking critically and forming well-researched conclusions, you can bring your highly employable talents straight to the top. We鈥檙e talking bank vice presidents, public defenders, museum curators, marketing directors, and presidential campaign directors. That鈥檚 the unlimited value of a public liberal arts degree. It鈥檚 all about getting the support to start thriving in a career that you love.  

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