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Students filming a historical film

The Bachelor of Arts in History program is designed to help students see themselves and their society from different times and places, while displaying an informed perspective and a mature view of human nature. Students develop skills of analysis, including the ability to understand context, to understand change and continuity over time, and to draw conclusions from diffuse, fragmentary and biased sources. 

Two students stand in the Henry B. Plant Museum holding museum material.

Josie Bready '17 Alumni ProfileAfter earning a history degree at UT, Josie Bready '17 is currently working toward a Ph.D. in history at the University of Rochester, with the goal of becoming a professor. “As a history major at UT, it was awesome being able to attend class in such a historic building,” she said. “All of my professors influenced me greatly, and they helped me find opportunities such as the internship I completed at theTampa Bay History Center. They were also invaluable when I began applying to graduate school — something that would have been overwhelming without their help.To the incoming students at UT, I would say, don’t be afraid to talk to professors!"

 

Other alumni have continued in their education pursing degrees in political science, law, and foreign policy. Students have also began working in the field at places such the Tampa Bay History Center and Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion.