What will I learn in a history degree program?
Interested in the history and culture of Nevada, the Inquisition, the Middle East, Ancient Rome, Venice, the Aztecs, tourism in Hawai'i, the civil rights movement, or the Civil War? We have classes for that and so much more.
History majors may focus on different time periods and regions, but they develop research, critical thinking, writing and analytical skills while deepening their historical understanding. This critical analysis and our cutting edge programs, from digital history to museum studies, will prepare students to embark on an exciting career path.
Why study history at the University of Nevada, Reno?
We offer a wide array of undergraduate courses ranging from small, in-depth seminars to larger lecture classes to internships. Our history majors immerse themselves in primary research and scholarship, and then synthesize their ideas and arguments in various ways, including papers, projects, websites, exhibits and films. Our faculty have on-going relationships and collaborations with the Washoe County School District, the Nevada Museum of Art and research libraries and archives around the country. We also house the Shared History Program, Northern Nevada's premiere public and oral history program. As part of our dedication to widen university and public engagement, the Department of History hosts lectures, conferences and special events for scholars and the general public throughout the academic year.
