Welcome

and thank you for visiting the UST Department of History web page. We are a community of students and faculty working together to understand the past in order to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the present. It is an ambitious project and well suited for students who enjoy an interdisciplinary approach to learning.

As you browse through this site we hope that you will find some helpful suggestions about how a major or minor in History can help you make the most of the rich intellectual and spiritual opportunities available to you as a student at UST. We would love to hear from you if you have further questions or would like to talk with us about the department (history@stthomas.edu).

For prospective students and majors, you may find the following summary of links on this site helpful. As you navigate through the links on the left, the topics move from general topics (like "why study History") to more specific questions and concerns (like "what are the course requirements for a major or minor in History at UST?" and "what can I do with a degree in History after I graduate?"). 

1. "About" The information in this section will provide a general introduction to the big questions of History in order to help you decide whether the study of History is a good match for your interests and learning goals.
   1. "Why study History?” will provide a general introduction to History and its unique place in the undergraduate curriculum.
   2. "Frequently Asked Questions” will begin to address more specific issues about what history majors at UST study, and how History majors use their program of study as a bridge to career.
2. "Careers in History” follows up on information in FAQ about majoring in History and career preparation.
3. "Majors & Minors” For details about the requirements for History majors and minors, click "Majors & Minors" on the top toolbar.