Department of History
Why study history at Baylor? Cutting-edge scholarship. Caring community. Dynamic teaching. Research opportunities. Global outlook. Career preparation. Questions that matter. Tools to respond to them.
All in a program where you are known by name.
Undergraduate Programs
History is a versatile major that will develop your critical thinking skills and prepare you for a wide variety of careers or pursuit of a graduate degree. Explore our programs for undergraduates.
Graduate Programs
Our department offers two graduate degrees: a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History. Explore our programs for graduate students.
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Sep. 19, 2023
Baylor's Graduate School Names Post-Doc Teaching Fellows for 2023-2024
Baylor History PhD graduates announced as the Graduate School's 2023-2024 Postdoctoral Teach Fellows.
Sep. 18, 2023
OAH Names 22 New Distinguished Lectureship Program Speakers for 2023
Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson, Associate Professor & The Ralph and Bessie Mae Lynn Chair of History, was announced to be one of 22 new speakers added to the Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lectureship Program. The 2023 cohort of new lecturers joins a renowned roster of U.S. historians who share their expertise and research with a variety of audiences across the country.
Sep. 18, 2023
Bringing Latin America to Baylor
A key step in getting the Baylor in Latin America strategic initiative up and running is to assess what the University already is doing in the region and then filling the gaps. That includes bringing more faculty to Baylor with strong track records for teaching and research in the region, such as Dr. Marilia Corrêa and Dr. Ricardo Álvarez-Pimentel, assistant professors in history.
Jul. 31, 2023
Baylor grads roast nationally recognized coffee in Waco
This Baylor History Alumni Spotlight focuses on a Food & Wine listed coffee shop that has been a local favorite since it opened in 2016. History major, Dylan Washington, paired up with fellow Baylor Bear, John David Beard, to roast coffee beans and the rest is history.
Where Are They Now?
Enimini Ekong (BA, 2007)
Project Manager, National Park Service
Jenna De Graffenried (BA, 1995; MA, 1997)
Archivist, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Andrew J. Salinas (BA, 2016)
Attorney, Alexander T. Shapiro & Associates, P.C., Brooklyn, NY
Brandon Gaynor (BA, 2006)
Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, Permian Resources