Join the problem-solvers with perspective!
History involves studying people, places, things, and ideas over time. Instead of just memorizing dates, history teaches us how to ask important questions, evaluate evidence, recognize patterns, and create detailed stories about the world we live in. These skills promote innovation, support leadership, and help develop well-informed citizens.
A history degree is also one of the most versatile and profitable routes into the job market. Employers consistently rank critical thinking, writing, communication, and problem-solving as the most valuable skills in the workforce. History majors encounter, practice, and develop these skills in every class. That’s why they excel in law, education, government, business, nonprofit leadership, public relations, and other research-based careers.
A history degree doesn’t restrict you to a single job; it prepares you for many, including emerging fields that value adaptability and analytical skills.
Learn from dedicated experts
At IU East, you’ll learn from professors who make history engaging and take your goals seriously. Our faculty are active scholars and award-winning teachers who work closely with you—both inside and outside the classroom—to sharpen your skills, explore your career interests, and help you develop a professional identity built on confidence and curiosity.
Here, professors know your name, support your ambitions, and mentor you.
Hands-on learning
Through small classes, internships, research projects, and community partnerships, the IU East History program helps you turn academic interests into real opportunities.
You might conduct archival research, develop digital exhibits, collaborate with local museums, or create projects that address contemporary issues. Along the way, you’ll build a resume, a network, and a versatile skill set that employers recognize and value.
If you want a future-ready college experience rooted in meaningful study and personal mentorship, the IU East History program is the right place to start your story.
