College Of Humanities and Fine Arts

History

The History Department is a community engaged in that most serious and intellectually rewarding of pursuits, the study of the past, the living past, that continues to shape our present and our future.

Majors, Minors, and Degrees

See the course listings, descriptions, and requirements for each academic offering from the Department of History.

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Why Choose History at Chico State

Small Classes, Big Impact

Caring instructors, often in major classes of twenty students. Students have gone on to PhD programs at UCLA and UC-Davis, among others. Meet our Faculty and Staff.

One of Just a Few

Our Public History program is one of just a few in California. The “Careers for Historians” class explores various job paths.

Develop Your Writing Skills

History students develop their academic and professional writing skills with the help of our History Writing Cooperative.

Student-Produced Annual Journal

The student-produced annual journal, The Chico Historian, publishes students’ work for a wide audience.

Learning Experience

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Faculty Researchers Energize History Instruction

The History faculty includes active researchers in their fields of specialization, bringing fresh perspectives to the classroom.

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Notable Scholars Visit Chico

Annual Cowden Memorial Lecture brings prominent historians to Chico, including award-winning authors Elizabeth Ellis (Princeton) and Jefferson Cowie (Vanderbilt).


Student Life

Join the History Club

A very active History Club that sponsors field trips, game nights, historical movie gatherings, and more.

Attend Regional Conferences

Our chapter of the national History honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, participates in—and wins awards at—regional conferences.

student life

Student and Alumni Stories

Sonia Robles

5 Questions with History Alumna and Author Sonia Robles

As the Mexican workforce moved north into the United States beginning in the 1930s, Mexican-owned radio stations followed—alumna Sonia Robles (History, '05) documented this in her book, "Mexican Waves."

Campus Views

History Majors Embrace Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Adelante Grants

Three history majors—Vivian Hernandez, Jose Valadez, and Juan Vega—tackled topics much of the world knows little about with support from a national grant.

HFA Student Ambassador Jorge Munguia

Jorge is pursuing the Social Science Pre-Credential option within the History major. He plans to become a high school history teacher. Jorge is an officer in the History Club, a History student ambassador for the College of HFA.

Contact Information

Department of History

Mailing Address
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929-0735

Location
Trinity Hall, Room 223
530-898-5365

Faculty & Staff Directory

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Student Resources

Succeed as a History student at Chico State with the comprehensive support and resources tailored to your needs


Choose Chico

With one of the highest 4-year graduation rates in the CSU system and lowest average student debt amounts in the country, Chico State offers one of the nation’s highest returns on investment.

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