History: Global Studies Track
UNI history majors learn how to analyze the complexity of how nationality, class, race and ethnicity, gender and religion impact interactions among peoples, cultures and nations.
The global studies track within the history major is intended for students with an interest in global history and transnational issues. It combines historical and interdisciplinary approaches with foreign language capacity to provide fundamental tools and skills to understand and compete in our globalized world.
Global History Specialists
UNI Department of History boasts experts in the history of China, India, Japan and Mexico.
Study Abroad
Our faculty have put together three history-focused study abroad courses to Greece, Malta and the Yucatan.
Career Focused
A background in global history can help you get a job by equipping you with strong critical thinking, research, analytical and communication skills.
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Department of History
1227 W 27th Street
319 Seerley Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
319-273-2097
Phone: 319-273-2097
Email: jennifer.mcnabb@uni.edu
Why history?
Find your path.
History's required courses introduce students to historical methods through small seminar-style courses and a hands-on field experience course. Students also have the opportunity to take an array of courses in US and world history, and explore existing or developing topics of interest.
The Global Studies track within the History major is intended for students with an interest in global history and transnational issues. It combines historical and interdisciplinary approaches with foreign language capacity to provide fundamental tools and skills to understand and compete in our globalized world.
Shape your future.
UNI’s history majors are prepared for nearly any workplace. Recent graduates have gone on to various careers and advanced education, including:
- Government analyst
- Political advisor
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Non-profit management
- Business, marketing and consulting
- Global archivist
- and more!
Go beyond.
The Department of History houses an active history club and honors society, Phi Alpha Theta, which offer an abundance of opportunities for academic, professional and social engagement. The org hosts a monthly lecture series as well as the annual Donald Shepardson Memorial Student Research Conference, among other regular events and initiatives.
Students can also get involved with Iowa High School Model United Nations: a program created to host conferences that model the operations of the United Nations to help educate students on the workings of the organization and to inspire students, our future leaders, to take an active role in the shaping of their world. UNI students help coordinate and manage the conference, with support from faculty advisor Konrad Sadkowski. Contact konrad.sadkowski@uni.edu or ihsmunsecretariat@gmail.com for more information.
Find your path.
History's required courses introduce students to historical methods through small seminar-style courses and a hands-on field experience course. Students also have the opportunity to take an array of courses in US and world history, and explore existing or developing topics of interest.
The Global Studies track within the History major is intended for students with an interest in global history and transnational issues. It combines historical and interdisciplinary approaches with foreign language capacity to provide fundamental tools and skills to understand and compete in our globalized world.
Shape your future.
UNI’s history majors are prepared for nearly any workplace. Recent graduates have gone on to various careers and advanced education, including:
- Government analyst
- Political advisor
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Non-profit management
- Business, marketing and consulting
- Global archivist
- and more!
Go beyond.
The Department of History houses an active history club and honors society, Phi Alpha Theta, which offer an abundance of opportunities for academic, professional and social engagement. The org hosts a monthly lecture series as well as the annual Donald Shepardson Memorial Student Research Conference, among other regular events and initiatives.
Students can also get involved with Iowa High School Model United Nations: a program created to host conferences that model the operations of the United Nations to help educate students on the workings of the organization and to inspire students, our future leaders, to take an active role in the shaping of their world. UNI students help coordinate and manage the conference, with support from faculty advisor Konrad Sadkowski. Contact konrad.sadkowski@uni.edu or ihsmunsecretariat@gmail.com for more information.