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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.

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

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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).

Discover Stories and More

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    HFA Student Ambassador Jorge Munguia

    What Can I Do with a Degree in History?