In the history program, you will develop a body of knowledge about the past, but more importantly they will learn how to critically examine the past through writing and in-class discussion.

We offer five curricula in history and three in interdisciplinary studies, plus a minor in history and a minor in African Diaspora Studies. A degree in History provides students with a critical intellectual framework to assess and understand human affairs. The degree is made up of 120 credit hours that include classes in History, Geography, Political Science among others.

The discipline of History is a systematic study of the past, accompanied by an attempt to use the knowledge to help explain human nature and contemporary affairs. Courses within the discipline strive to provide the student with the foundation of a liberal arts education.

History is the study of past events, people and eras. The discipline involves research, reading and writing, with an emphasis on interpreting and analyzing information. The history program at Valdosta State University is a good choice for students interested in the discipline who want to broaden their educational horizons and prepare for a number of careers or graduate school.

The History Program offers courses designed to give students a broader understanding of other cultures and a basis for a thoughtful evaluation of the trends and developments in the contemporary world.

The Department of History strives to shape its students into active historians and scholars in an ever-changing world.