Undergraduate Program
In our undergraduate program, you will do independent research, exchange ideas with your classmates through lively discussions and gain knowledge from our expert faculty.
Why study history at USC?
History at USC offers you a window to the world, giving you the ability to engage with many different people and cultures. Studying history helps you think critically, fosters civic engagement and gives you context to understand current events. These skills will serve you well in your education and future career.
Graduate Program
In our graduate programs, you’ll conduct field studies, serve local public history organizations and collaborate with top-tier professors and colleagues on research.
Chart your own path
With several degrees to choose from, studying history at USC provides advanced education for many career pathways, whether your aim is to become a public historian or an educator, to work in preservation and archives, or to curate museum collections. You’ll have a supportive network of professors and historians from a variety of disciplines to help you find your direction through innovative research and hands-on experience.
Funding for graduate students
You can get paid to get your history degree! Secure financial support for your studies through a graduate assistantship. Contact Tyler McNamara for more information.