History at The State University of New York at Fredonia is committed to helping students develop the skills to analyze historical events, as well as the tools to apply that knowledge to understand the contemporary world and to plan for the future. History is by nature cross-cultural, international, and interdisciplinary. History majors at Fredonia learn to connect the present and the past, the local and the global; to create and communicate new knowledge through their research and writing; and to engage constructively with their profession, their communities, and the world. Many graduates don’t necessarily become historians. As many Fredonia alumni can attest, the skills they’ve learned in this program are transferable to any profession.
The Fredonia Difference
At Fredonia, students “do history” by conducting original research, analyzing sources, developing arguments, and communicating their findings. Students have opportunities to engage in service learning, internships, scholarly conferences, and study abroad as a way to develop and promote the skills and competencies they will need for work and life in a complex, global community.
