The study of the past prepares students to be informed citizens in the world today. History Department faculty offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses that prepare students to read intelligently, think critically, and write well.
The Department of History fulfills Miami University's mission of promoting liberal learning and liberal education through: the transmittal of a sense of the past to new generations, especially the multiple heritages of the peoples of the United States; introduction to and understanding of the diversity of peoples throughout the world; transformation of academically ambitious students into lifelong, independent learners, responsible, morally committed professionals, and thoughtful citizens; and presentation of new scholarly research in the classroom and in the wider world of the public to help frame local, national and global issues.
We offer undergraduate that not only foster integrative knowledge and critical thinking skills, but their application to real-world problems. While our primary focus is on undergraduate education, we offer a high-quality graduate experience for students interested in close collaboration with a faculty mentor.
Historians record and analyze past and current events of human activity so that we can better understand the present and guide our future.
The history minor is an opportunity for you to satisfy an interest, strengthen your degree, and enhance your preparation for a career or further education.
The history department accomplishes our mission in the following ways:
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