History
To understand our contemporary institutions, politics and culture, take a look at the past.
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Programs Offered
Sample Courses
- The Roman Republic and Empire
- U.S. Military History
- Asian Civilization to 1700
- Peace or Pause? Europe, 1919-1945
- History of Science
- Women in the Middle East
Special Admission Requirements
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What Sets Us Apart
Besides our commitment to academic excellence and exploration, the department of history aims to help you succeed after college. We host a class called 鈥淢ake Your Major Work鈥 that helps connect you with resources and builds practical skills for interviewing, preparing your resume, and selling your major to potential employers. The class is so successful that it boasts a 100% career placement rate for all of our students.
Career Prospects
History majors go on to do great things. Our alumni are employed at a variety of institutions and companies, including:
- The U.S. State Department
- The National Archives at Fort Worth
- United Airlines
- Amazon
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- City of Fort Worth
- Kimbell Art Museum
- AT&T
- The Boston Red Sox
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History