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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May 16, 2023
History Doctoral Student Patrick Leech was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for 2023-2024.
History Doctoral Student, Patrick Leech, responds to Fulbright Scholarship and gives more insight to his research dissertation project in Hungary.
May 12, 2023
Baylor University Honors Outstanding Faculty for 2022-2023
Baylor History lecturer, David Smith, is one of 12 to be honored as an Outstanding Faculty award for 2022-2023.
May 12, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Josh Borderud
Josh Borderud, a distinguished alumnus of Baylor University, has accomplished much since completing his B.A. and M.A. in History here at Baylor.
May 11, 2023
Fulbrights & Trumans & more, oh my! Baylor students build on record year for scholarships
Last year, Baylor set a school record when 13 Bears earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships — almost twice the previous BU record! — as part of the nation’s flagship program for international graduate student and education. And yet — 2023’s student honors may be even more impressive.
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