Major in History
History majors work closely with our nationally recognized faculty to explore the past in all its intricacies, while developing the ability to think critically and to write and speak eloquently.
The MA and PhD Programs
The UMass/Five College graduate program in history grants students access to the exceptional resources of five campuses to provide professional training that combines intellectual breadth and historical focus.
The Public History Program
The Public History Program at UMass Amherst aims to train graduate students to work on historical projects with a broad range of audiences and institutions, as well as to prepare them for entry level positions in museums, archives, historic preservation agencies and many other places that engage the insights and methods of historians.
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Winter Online Classes
Study With Us this Winter!
This winter session, the UMass History Department is offering 5 online classes fulfilling multiple general education requirements, including Historical Studies (HS), United States Diversity (DU), and Global Diversity (DG). The courses cover a diverse range of topics from U.S.-focused classes on the histories of health care and medicine, gridiron football and 1960s social movements to globally-focused surveys on modern Latin America and world history to 1500. Join us!
The History Institute
Greece, Rome, and the Mediterranean: Exploring the Past for Social Transformation
The UMass Amherst History Department invites K-12 educators to enroll in this spring 2025 joint seminar for undergrads, grads and local teachers exploring the history of the Ancient Mediterranean and its multiple influences on the modern world and contemporary social contexts. Participating educators will receive 3 grad credits or FREE PDPs in History/Social Studies or Latin and Classical Humanities, plus a $200 stipend for completing all components.
UMass History Visit Day
The history department welcomes students from Massachusetts community colleges to explore opportunities for studying history at UMass!
Join us on campus February 19th, 2025 from 8:30 to 2:30.
Meet history advisors, professors & staff; visit a class; learn about the transfer process and majoring in history; tour the campus; explore our special collections & archives, and learn about research opportunities for students.