Drawing upon concepts and methods of many disciplines, history provides perspective on the human condition, past and present. The discipline of history develops skills in evaluating evidence, organizing information, clarifying and structuring concepts, and writing narratives and expositions.
History is a core around which liberal education can be structured.
The study of history lays a foundation upon which one can develop a cultural, social, and intellectual life that brings daily living into contact with the wider world. Majoring in history is an excellent way to move into specialized study in such areas as teaching, library and information sciences, foreign service, medicine, law, and business. Those who plan to pursue a career as professional historians will want to continue their education and obtain the MA and PhD degrees. The Department of History of the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers a full range of courses in American Asian, European, Pacific, and world history.