The History Major at The Citadel is designed to produce college graduates who are well-educated, well-rounded, and therefore, well-qualified to exercise leadership in all walks of life. Our curriculum offers a large number of courses in U.S., European, Latin American, Non-Western, Military and Diplomatic History. It also includes many general electives which students may use either to specialize i
n one of these areas of history or to develop a concentration of courses that better prepared them for a particular career. As an important step to earning the undergraduate degree, cadets will complete an internship in the industry to put theory into practice and help pave the way toward a post-graduation job. Currently, over 100 students major in History with every student in the program ably assisted by a member of the History faculty who serves as a personal academic adviser. All full-time professors in the department hold the PhD in history, are dedicated teachers, and active scholars. Average class size ranges between 20 to 30 students, while honors and seminar classes average 10 to 15 students. The History Major is at the heart of The Citadel's liberal arts curriculum. Studying civilizations and cultures from throughout the world, from earliest times to the present, provides our students with a better understanding of the evolution of human thought, behavior, and institutions. It develops their ability to conduct research, analyze complex issues, and express themselves logically and effectively. A degree in History provides students with an excellent preparation for careers in a wide variety of professions including law, the military, journalism, the ministry, business, medicine, archival work, law enforcement, and teaching. For those students who choose to embark upon graduate-level education in history, The Citadel and the College of Charleston jointly offer a Master of Arts degree in history, or consider the Masters in Military History option obtained 100 percent online.
