The History Department at Houghton offers both a major and a minor in history, as well as an augmented history major for future secondary-school teachers. Call us today at 800-777-2556.
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History at Houghton
The mission of History at Houghton is to combine academically challenging courses with preparation for a professional career. The college offers a wide-ranging history curriculum, and some history students spend a semester or two studying abroad.
History Major
The study of history holds a central place in a liberal arts education. Learn more about the history major at Houghton.
Meet the Faculty
Our history faculty is composed primarily of four professors, each of whom holds the Ph.D. and is a published scholar.
Smart Way to Prepare for Your Career
Learn how studying history at Houghton can prepare you for a variety of career paths. Our graduates are teachers at all levels, lawyers, business people, journalists, writers, ministers or physicians.
