Welcome to the Department of History

Study what you love—major in history at MSU.

PROGRAMS

Explore Our Department


Whether you’re considering history as a major, pursuing graduate research and studies, staying connected as an alum, or seeking historical insight into real-world issues, we are here to support your journey. Join us in shaping the future by engaging with the past.

Undergraduate

Learn about our history majors and minors, find opportunities to get involved, and see how a history degree can shape your path.

UNDERGRADUATE

Graduate

Explore our immersive doctoral programs, including our top-ranked African History and African American History options.

GRADUATE

Research & Outreach

Discover digital history and see how MSU brings this work to more communities, classrooms, and conversations.

RESEARCH

Top 20

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

(African History & African American History)

40+

FACULTY EXPERTS

In the histories of every major world region 

7,000+

ALUMNI

Connected throughout the world

 

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