The department offers lower-division surveys in Western and world civilization as well as U.S. history, while upper-division offerings include a wide range of subject areas, from the ancient Near East to American family history.

Seminars and 400-level courses provide opportunities for majors to write substantial research papers and to participate in intensive reading and discussion of topics.

Graduate students enroll in 500-level courses as they pursue the MA in History.

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Summer 2025 Course Offerings

Looking to catch up a little on degree requirements over the summer? Take one of our fully online courses!
See our Summer 2025 course offerings page -- with links to course fliers!

Fall 2025 Course Offerings

Start the new academic year off with a History course! With a range of modalities and topics to choose from, there's something for everyone, whether you're a major, minor, or just exploring your own interests.
 

Course Schedules and Cluster Information


For tentative course schedules and resources for planning your studies in History, consult our Course Schedules page.

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Course Listings


For a full list of our courses, including course descriptions from the PSU Bulletin, consult our Course Listings page.