Discover History at Dominican University New York

Do you love history? If so, you’ll love our history courses, because history lives at Dominican University New York! Located in the historic Lower Hudson Valley, our campus offers a unique connection to the past. Our dedicated faculty, broad range of courses, and engaging extracurricular activities will prepare you for life after college in a variety of career fields.

Personalized Learning in Small Classes

As a history major or minor, you’ll benefit from small class sizes and the opportunity to learn from passionate historians with expertise in:

Colonial History
Native American History
Civil War History
Medieval History
Public History

Our core courses, such as Methods, Historiography, and Senior Seminar, will equip you for post-graduate studies or employment. Additionally, our Public History course introduces you to exciting career fields, including museum and archival work.

Real-World Experience Through Internships

Our extensive network of internship placements includes top-ranked museums and historical sites, offering unmatched opportunities to gain real-world experience in the history field. Prefer to stay on campus? You can work with our University Archivist to gain hands-on experience in archival work and institutional research at the Sullivan Library University Archive.

Why Choose a History Degree?

Concerned about what you can do with a history degree? Don’t be! History is one of the most versatile undergraduate majors, preparing you for careers in fields such as:

Teaching
Law
Business
Museums and Archives
Publishing
Libraries
Government

Fun fact: More U.S. presidents have earned degrees in history than any other major!

Explore History Beyond the Classroom

At Dominican University, your historical studies come to life through engaging extracurricular activities, including:

History Club: Explore the scenic Lower Hudson Valley, a community rich in history dating back to 1680.
Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society: Present original research or help organize a regional undergraduate history conference, hosted multiple times on our campus.
Debate Team: Put your critical thinking skills to the test in intercollegiate competition, honing the skills you’ve developed through your history studies.

Join the Conversation

Historian Edward Hallett Carr once described studying history as building “a dialogue between past and present.” Our passionate faculty at Dominican University invites you to join this conversation!

Contact us to learn more about our dynamic history program and discover how we can make history come alive for you at Dominican University New York.

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A history degree that will equip you with marketable skills for almost any career

The highest levels of personal support

Staff who are committed to your success

The finest small-university athletic program in the region

A spirited campus environment

Close proximity to New York City and three major airports

The Dominican Difference

Going to Dominican University changed my life forever. The history professors helped me realize the potential that others had always seen in me. My studies at Dominican University helped me gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live out my dream as a social studies teacher. Thank you, Dominican University. Go Chargers!
Jamil Escobar, MS.Ed. Social studies teacher, and varsity football coach, North Rockland High School

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Job Opportunities

A lot of people underestimate the value of taking a college history program because the degree it gives you isn’t required for many specific jobs. But instead of limiting your career options, a history degree opens up a world of opportunity.

With a Dominican University history major or minor, you could pursue jobs in any of the following fields and organizations (and many more):

Museums
National and State History Parks
Teaching
Law
Business

Government
Foreign Service
Publishing
Military Intelligence
Homeland Security

Writing
Journalism
Library Science
Archival Research

What You’ll Learn

As a student of history you will build highly marketable skills such as:

Critical Thinking
Research
Analysis

Persuasive Argumentation
Effective Writing

A variety of decision-making skills
Oral Communication

Degree Details

Tuition

The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost to attend Dominican University for an academic year.

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Curriculum

Course structure

All Dominican University history students complete these required courses

HI 101 Introduction to History and Methods
HI 470 Historiography
HI 472 Seminar in Historical Research
One course in Ancient European History
One course in Medieval or Renaissance European History
One course in Modern European History
Three courses in U.S. History, one of which must be in the Colonial or Early National Period.

You’ll then get to choose several elective units:

For a major in history, you’ll choose electives to make up 9 credits.
For a minor in history, you’ll choose electives to make up 9 credits.

Concentrations

After you enroll in a Dominican University history degree, you can choose one of six concentrations:

History Major (39 semester hours of history courses)
History Major with an Emphasis in Childhood Education (30 semester hours of history courses)
Social Sciences Major with a Concentration in American Studies (15 semester hours of history courses)
Social Sciences Major with a Concentration in History and Adolescent Education (24 semester hours of history courses)
Social Sciences Major with a Concentration in History and Childhood Education (15 semester hours of history courses)
Social Sciences Major with a Concentration in History and Two Supporting Social Sciences Fields (18 semester hours of history courses)