Work in the business world or for a government agency as a researcher, analyst, information processor or in a wide variety of other capacities. Continue on to graduate study to prepare for work as an attorney, a journalist, a museum curator, a librarian or an archivist. The department's microcomputers and terminals are connected to the campus' mainframe computer, along with the online library catalog where students can gain access to the university library's extensive holdings of historical journals and reference materials. Students have numerous social and leadership opportunities through the department's strong student honors organization, Phi Alpha Theta. Unlike in many other public universities, classes are not taught by teaching assistants.
Students study with dedicated professors who inspire learning.
Small classes, individual attention. Students are encouraged to participate in activities that will strengthen writing and critical-thinking skills and the ability to use computers effectively. History department scholarship for outstanding history major who has demonstrated success in history courses at UW-Eau Claire.