History
Learning about the past to understand the present and influence the future.
Every person on Earth is inextricably embedded in history, but its meanings are disputed, as is the meaning of the events of today.
These disputes, and the identities that form around them and make their claims on our future, are always at the center of our attention. Our faculty channel the past and make it recognizable and significant.
Satisfy your Curiosity
In their senior year, every History major completes an original historical project on a topic of their choice. Faculty provide individual supervision to each research project, and the results are frequently presented at the annual Florida Conference of Historians, and some are even published in the Conference’s academic journal, The Annals. Senior capstone projects are also ideal writing samples for professional and postgraduate study applications.Top Reasons
Develop Valued Skills
The History degree emphasizes critical thinking, public speaking, analytical writing, and collaborative work, all skills valued by employers in both the government and the private sector. Our majors pursue careers in education, law, business, and the armed services.Conference Participation
Every February, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students participate in the annual Florida Conference of Historians where they have the opportunity to meet faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates from across the state.McKay Archives Center
The McKay Archives at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË contain the Congressional Papers of some of Florida’s past Representatives to the national government, the Florida Citrus Archives, and the archives of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Majors can work in a real archive without leaving campus.Meet Our Mocs
Chase Robinson
Michael Schildberg
Phillip Rodriguez
Sage Martin
Gain Hands-on Experience through a History Internship
Our Department coordinates for-credit internships at a variety of nearby institutions. While developing their own professional skills and burnishing their resumes, our Majors advance the missions of the Lakeland Public Library, the Polk County History Center, the Plant City Photo Archive, the Southwest Florida Military Museum and Library, and the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, If a student is interested in an internship elsewhere, our faculty are eager to expand our list of partners.
Featured Faculty
James Denham
Clubs And More
Program Details
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Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËs full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
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