OUR OFFICE
Trinity Hall, Room 223, Zip 0735
530-898-5365
adanielli1@csuchico.edu
M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
History Writing Cooperative
Trinity Hall, Room 202
M-F 12:00pm - 4:00pm
hwc@csuchico.edu
Welcome to the History Department
Welcome to the History Department of California State University, Chico, located on the top floor of Trinity Hall in the heart of the campus. We are 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.
On this website, you will find information about our course offerings, how to become a history major or minor, as well information on our graduate program or certificate in Public History.
Browsing our faculty biographies, you will discover why our faculty is one of the most honored on campus for their scholarship, experience, and service. This website also provides information about our student organizations.
Watch videos of presentations here: History Public Lectures, Cowden Memorial Speakers, and History Roundtable discussions(opens in new window)
Mandatory Advising
October 2 - October 20
History majors should sign up on the appropriate Google Spreadsheet below to make an advising appointment. If you're not sure who your advisor is, contact Alyssa Danielli at adanielli1@csuchico.edu(opens in new window).
- For Pre-Credential Appointments with Professor Tinkler:
- For All General History Appointments and Pre-Credential Appointments with Professor Lewis and Professor DeForest:
BA in History:
- General History Option(opens in new window)
- Social Science Pre-Credential Option(opens in new window)
Minor:
Certificates:
MA in History:
DID YOU KNOW...
The Department of History offers classes in PUBLIC HISTORY?
Studies in Public History can lead to fun, rewarding careers in:
- Museums
- Cultural Resource Management
- Archives
- State & National Park Historic Interpretation
Spring 2024 Public History Course Offerings:
History 494 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY
History 316 MUSEUMS, MONUMENTS, AND MEMORIALS (Can count as Modern U.S. course)
To explore more about the Public History field, please contact Dr. Michael Magliari at mmagliari@csuchico.edu
Also, for more information, check out the National Council on Public History website: https://ncph.org/
Then add Public History to your Spring schedule!
Here's What Students Say
History Students Attend Regional Conference
Dr. Zelnik's Presentation on His Current Research to the History Club
