University of Oregon

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Degree Overview

This degree is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Oregon’s intellectual hub that serves about two-thirds of its students with nearly 800 faculty members covering the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

About the major

From the controversies over monuments to the “Lost Cause” of the American south to the impact of pandemics on indigenous communities to the roots of authoritarianism, understanding the past and its resonance in the present and future is more important than ever. Studying the past trains majors to think rigorously, to write clearly, and to interpret events and problem-solve with creativity and confidence.

The bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in history are amazingly versatile degrees. The history major cultivates learning and skills that are crucial for careful and systematic thinking and, more broadly, are integral to a liberal arts education.

A little more information

• The history major is highly flexible, with only two required courses and the rest customized to a student’s interest.
• “Reacting to the Past” classes allow students take on the roles of history-makers and re-enact key historical moments.
• Each year the history department awards competitive scholarships to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.