Bachelor of Arts in History

University at Buffalo - SUNY

"I love learning where we come from.""We need to understand the past if we want to create lasting social change.""History offers the most versatility in terms of learning about science, art, religion, politics and culture."Our students say it best-history is the key to understanding what happened, why it happened, and the impact it has on our lives today. And it’s one of the most flexible majors, since it lets you explore so many different interests. Ready for a bright future? Keep scrolling.What will I learn?Politics in Latin America. Science in Europe. Buddhism in East Asia. Gender in Africa, LGBTQ history in the U.S. and international relations in the Atlantic world. At UB, your classes will cover different a variety of time periods and regions. Whether you're debating in a small seminar class or creating podcasts with friends, you’ll learn to think analytically, consider context and make use of history for engaging in today's society. As one student said, "the history classes I’ve taken at UB have stayed with me long after finishing them."

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