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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Mar. 1, 2023
History's Fall 2023 Course Brochure Out Now
Registration for Fall 2023 opens April 5th. Come check out all the amazing undergraduate courses the History faculty will be teaching!
Feb. 21, 2023
Summer Research Awards for History Faculty
Three History faculty earned 2023 Summer Research Awards from the College of Arts & Sciences.
Feb. 20, 2023
History Alum Connects Teachers and Students at Mount Vernon
Jennifer Throne Seiter (BA’20) talks about her work at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Feb. 17, 2023
Texas History Fair takes Baylor campus by storm with over 100 students
The Heart of Texas Regional History Fair held its annual competition Thursday morning at The Bill Daniel Student Center holding over 100 student competitors from 11 schools in the surrounding counties.
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