BA/BS in History

The History Department at Trinity stresses interpretation and analysis over memorizing facts and dates. The curriculum is flexible, offers several paths and sets no prerequisites, and it makes pairing history with a science, social science, art or humanities major workable. Courses take up city-focused and global themes, and faculty expertise spans the globe. Students can use funding for trips, summer research fellowships and community engagement in Hartford, and they can research original materials in the Watkinson, the rare book collection housed in the main library. Many majors study abroad for one or two semesters. Graduates enter fields such as healthcare, legal practice, tech and teaching, drawing on skills in writing, public speaking and rigorous thinking. Small seminars and faculty guidance help students practice research, argument and clear presentation throughout the major.