Why History at URI?
Program Strengths
- Excellent faculty who are committed to teaching and research.
- Opportunity to tailor your program of study to suit your own interests. You may choose courses on the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa that range from ancient times to the recent past.
- Small class size.
- Classes offered on two campuses (Kingston and Providence).
- Outstanding research experience in the two-course capstone sequence, where students work closely with a professor on an individual project for two semesters.
As a history major at URI, you will have enough electives to:
- Complete a second major. Recent graduates have completed second majors in such diverse fields as political science, film studies, music, theater, and philosophy.
- Complete a minor in Underwater archaeology, Classics, Asian Studies, Medieval Studies, among others.
- Meet the certification requirements for teaching history or social studies in elementary, middle, or secondary school. (Students choosing this option should consult as early as possible with URI's School of Education.)
- Study abroad.
- Complete an internship.
- Participate in interdisciplinary studies, including African and African-American Studies, the Honors Program, Asian Studies, and Women's Studies.
As a history major at URI, you will learn valuable skills:
- Analyze complex issues
- Plan a research project
- Locate information
- Collect and interpret evidence
- Understand cultural differences
- Read critically
- Write effectively
- Work independently
Career Opportunities:
- Business
- Education
- Law
- Public History
- Public Service
- Advanced Historical Research
News and Events
Students interested in joining Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society, please click here
New report finds U.S. History majors Highest Earners in Humanities
'Historian' Among Top Ten Jobs
The job historian is ranked as one of the top 10 careers in a recent survey discussed in the Wall Street Journal. See the story here
