History Department
Overview
SUNY Cortland’s History Department offers two majors, a minor and a graduate program. We have a world-class faculty offering classes ranging from Revolutionary America to Ancient Greece, from Medieval Europe to Modern China, from the South Asia to Native American History, from World Environmental History to Public History, and dozens more. In our history courses, students don't just study the past — they become historians.
Check out these additional resources on why majoring in history brings a lifetime of opportunity, career choice, and excitement:
- Why Study History? This guide will give you the answer, plus list skills you will hone and additional resources about careers/future options.
- Loren Collins, Entering the Job Market with a BA in History
- The American Historical Association's Guide to Careers for History Majors
Majors
Graduate Programs
Clubs/Societies
The History Club is one of SUNY Cortland’s most active organizations on campus! Its goals are to provide a social setting for developing interests in historical topics and to establish a better relationship between faculty and students.
Contact History Club at: [email protected] or www.instagram.com/historyclubsunycortland and www.instagram.com/sc_history_archaeology_club
