As students of history, we pursue inquiry for the sake of inquiry. At Montclair State University, you will learn to question the world around you. You will gain knowledge of history, analyze and interpret original sources, and contextualize them in papers, digital media, podcasts, online discussion posts, and internships at leading institutions. The knowledge and skills you learn translate into fulfilling careers.
We offer a history major, a history major with social studies teacher certification, a history major with elementary education certification, a history major with public and digital history concentration, and a combined history BA/MBA, and minors in history and public and digital history.
FREE Excursion for Montclair State University Students to Explore African American History in Montclair Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1:30pm-3:30pmThursday October 26, 2023
Students Plant Seeds to Revive a Native American LanguageTuesday April 11, 2023
What Newsboys Have To Tell Us About Fake News, Gig Work, and Social MediaTuesday October 25, 2022
Publication of Book, "Islands in the Lake Environment and Ethnohistory in Xochimilco, New Spain"Sunday February 20, 2022
The New York City Metropolitan Area offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the private and public sectors. The American Historical Association has prepared some useful resources that indicate history majors succeed in a variety of career paths, including Management, Education, Legal, Sales, Administration, Media, Business Operations, and Social Services.
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The History Department at Montclair State University is a welcoming intellectual community. Our faculty are actively engaged in research and teaching offers a wide range on Africa, East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Central America, and South America.