History is more than memorizing facts or learning about lost civilizations. It’s an opportunity to deep-dive into the institutional and cultural forces, peoples, and events that have impacted – and continue to shape – our world. Develop key writing, critical thinking, research and interdisciplinary skills that will serve you throughout your career and life.

Along with taking core courses in American politics, international relations, comparative politics and political theory, you’ll also have the chance to complete a capstone project, participate in one of our student clubs, develop online projects, and work with original archival materials at the Brooklyn Historical Society.

Here, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to frame a compelling hypothesis, gather evidence, identify patterns and relationships, create persuasive arguments and more