History isn't just about reading—it's about researching, analyzing, and creating knowledge. From your first year to graduation, you'll develop the critical thinking, research, and communication skills that prepare you for any career path.
Find Your Place In History
What questions drive you? Why do empires rise and fall? How do movements change the world? What can the past teach us about today's challenges? At IC, you'll explore the stories that shaped our world—from ancient civilizations to contemporary conflicts—and develop the skills to think critically about the future.
What You'll Study
Our faculty provide expertise in U.S., European, Latin American, Asian, and Middle Eastern histories, among others. With their guidance, you'll examine the history of different eras & cultures while considering broader thematic & interdisciplinary issues.
Learn By Doing
Conduct Original Research & Share Your Findings
Design and lead your own research projects from start to finish. Dig into archives, analyze primary sources, and contribute new insights to historical scholarship. Present your work at academic conferences and compete for our eight-week Summer Scholars fellowships to dive deep into your research over the summer. Publish in undergraduate journals, create digital history projects, or curate exhibitions -- your research doesn't stay in a desk drawer!
Gain Real-World Experience
Intern at museums, historical societies, archives, government agencies, nonprofits, or cultural organizations. Apply your historical thinking to contemporary challenges and build professional networks before graduation.
Studying history fostered my writing and critical thinking skills. These skills have been integral to my work in policy and are two of the most important skills that I look for when hiring new analysts and managers.
Brian Ohl, Class of 2003
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Study Where History Happened
Spend a semester abroad exploring the places you're studying—walk through Roman ruins, visit Holocaust memorials, or examine colonial archives firsthand. Our flexible major keeps you on track while you gain global perspective.
Ready To Learn More?
Experience A History Class For Yourself!
Join us for a class during your campus visit! See our students debate interpretations, analyze primary sources, and engage with the questions that drive historical scholarship
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What Makes IC Different
Discover how IC is working to make your education more affordable through expanded financial aid and our commitment to accessibility for all admitted students.