MSU’s Global History major enables students who wish to concentrate on some area of the world other than the United States to develop considerable expertise in that area by focusing their study, completing a relevant minor, and learning a relevant language.
The major is ideal for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in African, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, or Latin American History, or in Ancient Mediterranean History or Classical Studies. We also crafted it with the goal of launching students into careers in international development, law and business. And it is appropriate for those who plan to work for an NGO, humanitarian organization, or the State Department.
For students who have entered the College of Social Science in or after the Fall semester of 2017, please note that, under certain circumstances, a minor that is used in partial fulfillment of the college requirements may also be used to cover the requirement of the Global History major for a minor in the area under study. This would apply to the current college minors in African Studies and Asian Studies, to the projected college minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and perhaps to other projected minors.
View the list of courses on the MSU Office of the Registrar's website.
Undergraduate study in the Department of History at Michigan State University offers a tremendous opportunity for personal, intellectual, and professional growth. Our majors learn to think broadly and to develop skills in critical thinking and conducting original research, and they become highly adept at oral, written, and digital communication. They learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and grow as informed citizens, and they find the joy of making new discoveries and conquering great challenges. Knowledge and experience gained in history coursework enables our majors to excel in a wide variety of fields, such as education, law, government, international development, business, journalism, medicine, social work, and many others.
There are many ways to get involved as a history major: