Academics
Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.
Admissions
We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
Cost and Aid
A Chico State education is more affordable than almost any other four-year college. And our students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the country—so you can focus on your future, not loan repayment plans.
Student Life
When you’re a Wildcat, you’ll get so much more from your time here than simply a degree. You’re going to learn about yourself, your community, and the things that inspire you to step forward. Student life at Chico State is all about being active and engaged—building skills and memories you’ll carry with you well after graduation.
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History Department

Location: Trinity Hall 223
Phone: 530-898-5366
Email: History@csuchico.edu

History Department

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.

Explore Our Programs

Curious about what we offer? Browse our program pages to uncover details on majors, career paths, and unique learning experiences.

Bachelors, Minors, and Certificates
History BA
History Minor
Public History Certificate
Credentials
Social Science Single Subject Matter Preparation Program
Master's and Advanced Study
History MA
Advanced Study in History Certificate

The Master Of Arts in History

The MA in History graduate program provides students with in-depth knowledge about the origins and development of peoples in the past and perfect their ability to conduct advanced research and writing. Graduates of the program will be equipped to make significant and independent contributions to the field of history and will be prepared for successful professional careers.

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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.
Develop Your Writing Skills
History students develop their academic and professional writing skills with the help of our History Writing Cooperative.
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.
Student-Produced Annual Journal
The student-produced annual journal, The Chico Historian, publishes students’ work for a wide audience.

Learning Experience

Faculty Researchers Energize History Instruction
The History faculty includes active researchers in their fields of specialization, bringing fresh perspectives to the classroom.
Notable Scholars Visit Chico
Annual Cowden Memorial Lecture brings prominent historians to Chico, including award-winning authors Elizabeth Ellis (Princeton) and Jefferson Cowie (Vanderbilt).