History
College of Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences
Stroud Hall, Room 409
570-422-3286
www.esu.edu/history
About the History and Geography Department
We pride ourselves on being a teaching-focused institution with scholars who also contribute publications in their specific field of history. Our faculty offers a diverse range in courses.
The department’s most popular track is the Social Studies Secondary Education concentration. The program is highly valued because of its balanced combination of content, pedagogy, and high job placement level.
About the Program
The Bachelor of Arts in History program affords students the unique experience of working closely with professors in a small setting, while allowing them to pursue a degree that meets their personal needs so they will be prepared for a fulfilling career.
We offer two concentrations: American and World History, and Secondary Education Social Studies.
Are you interested in ...
- How the past affects the future America’s place in the world
Choose History at ESU
- Small advanced class sizes
- Local history internships
- Qualified, experienced faculty
Is History a career path for me?
Career Potential
- Researcher
- Archivist
- Writer
- Preservationist
Career Settings
- Museums
- Library
- Government
- Law office
More detailed career information is available from the department.