BA/BS in History

History is a major within Stony Brook's College of Arts and Sciences. The admissions page presents it as a way to explore earlier eras, make sense of current events and begin planning a career. Students are taught to carry out research into the past and to use that evidence to explain how societies change. The page frames the field as preparation for many kinds of work instead of one narrow profession. Visitors to the page can follow links to the requirements for the degree and to the department site, and can find guidance for different kinds of applicants, including first-year students, transfers, international applicants, second-degree seekers and those returning after a break. The page also gives the department chair, office location and contact details.