History Major
Unlock the past. Shape the future.
Explore the world of past and present! 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.
First in Iowa
UNI houses the first Public History program in the state of Iowa.
Extremely flexible
Major easily allows for complementary double majors, minors and certificates.
Renowned faculty
Courses taught by award-winning teachers and internationally-acclaimed researchers
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Department of History
1227 W 27th Street
319 Seerley Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
319-273-2097
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.
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:
- History teaching
- Law
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Public and government service
- Archival and historical site management
- Museum curation
- Business
- 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 orgs host a monthly lecture series as well as the annual Donald Shepardson Memorial Student Research Conference, among other regular events and initiatives.
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.
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:
- History teaching
- Law
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Public and government service
- Archival and historical site management
- Museum curation
- Business
- 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 orgs host a monthly lecture series as well as the annual Donald Shepardson Memorial Student Research Conference, among other regular events and initiatives.
Not your average professor
Prof. Emily Machen is an award-winning teacher, with a personable and engaging teaching style. She understands the many, varied challenges today’s students face today and is generous with her time helping those who need her assistance. Students in her classes have described her as “accessible,” “enthusiastic,” “friendly,” “knowledgeable,” “outrageously intelligent and a brilliant teacher,” and “one of the history department’s most effective professors.”
Panther POV
"The good thing about a history or anthropology major is that the skills you learn in these courses are applicable to many careers. You gain an understanding of the underpinnings of the world and the people within it that other majors do not necessarily provide. There are growing opportunities to utilize historical skills in public history positions and in the digital humanities."
-RaeAnn Swanson-Evans, '13 BA, '15 MA
Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Texas at El Paso
Explore History
You have a passion and a bold vision for your future. We have the tools to bring that dream to life. Customize your learning experience with targeted minors and certificates. Get engaged with student orgs and community/campus engagement. Thinking about grad school? We can help with that too!