The History major provides its students with the intellectual tools to read critically, to conduct research effectively, and to write and communicate persuasively. These skills provide an ideal foundation for a dynamic range of professions and careers such as law, education, business and public service.
Research, writing and perspective help history majors find success on countless career paths.
The History Department at Stonehill takes students on a journey of exploration through time and space. Watch ancient Carthaginians at war, Irish immigrants braving the frigid Atlantic for a New World, atomic scientists weaponizing nuclear power and much, much more.
No dry litany of dates and events, the study of history at Stonehill College involves students directly in the process of historical discovery, debate and interpretation.
Few majors are more diverse, or more dynamic, for students of history will study nation-states and individuals, personal diaries, and ancient artifacts, drawing on the most cutting-edge research methodologies in the humanities and social sciences for answers. Exploring the breadth of the human past and the forces of historical change equips history majors with the broad and informed perspective to be leaders of change in the 21st century.
Our students are educated by dedicated teacher-scholars from the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the country. With their guidance, students focus both on decisive events and broad patterns of culture that have shaped our world through a series of introductory and advanced courses.
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
The History Department provides its students with the intellectual tools to read critically, to conduct research effectively, and to write and communicate persuasively. These skills provide an ideal foundation for a dynamic range of professions and careers such as:
Stonehill history graduates gain the flexibility to pursue a broad array of opportunities. Our students have gone on to attend top graduate programs as well as launch careers in a variety of fields.
100% of Class of 2019 history graduates are employed, enrolled in top graduate programs or engaged in postgraduate service six months after graduation.
Stonehill history majors are involved in studying history not only in the classroom but also in a professional environment. Many have had successful careers as judges, lawyers, professors, senior archivists, researchers, teachers and authors, among many other occupations. Continue exploring where our graduates work.
I plan to pursue a career as a speech-language pathologist and my history courses have provided me with an advantage due to the emphasis on writing skills, critical thinking and problem solving. While a history major is not the traditional route to a career in speech-language pathology, the skills I have learned have definitely been an asset in every class I have taken.
To view program requirements for History, please search our online course catalog.
History majors and minors are strongly encouraged to pursue an experiential learning/internship opportunity as part of their program of study.
Stonehill history majors are involved in studying history not only in the classroom but also in a professional environment.
