Discover the Power of the Past

Our students thrive in small, discussion-driven classes led by faculty who integrate cutting-edge research with innovative teaching. Through hands-on experiences, digital tools, and global research opportunities, History majors gain the skills and perspective to excel in a wide range of careers.

 

Student Spotlight

  • Chloe M (CUA History, ’25) is currently a Fulbright Fellow in Taiwan.

  • George P (CUA History, ’25) has just started as Campaign Manager for a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

 

Where Our Graduates Go

History majors from Catholic University launch into diverse and meaningful careers, including:

  • Business & Marketing

  • Media & Information Technology

  • Journalism

  • Law & Government

  • Teaching

  • Museums & Public History

 

Recent Internships

  • U.S. Senate

  • Office of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Smithsonian Institution

  • Heritage Foundation

  • The Vatican

  • Tudor House

  • Adenauer Foundation

 

Courses That Inspire

  • HIST146: Electing the President: From Washington to Today

  • HIST202: Food: A Global History

  • HIST231A: Soccer: A World History

  • HIST257: The Making of America

  • HIST315: The Fall of Rome

 

Did You Know?

  • Many of our majors double major in fields like Politics, English, Global Studies, Music, and Anthropology.

  • A significant number of students are also part of the University Honors Program.

  • We have an active History Club and a thriving Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society) chapter.

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