EXPLORING THE PAST TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
The best way to understand the present is to study the past. That idea comes to life at Culver-Stockton College, where the study of history opens doors to understanding how people, ideas, and events have shaped the world we live in today.
Few majors offer the same breadth, depth, and perspective as history. You will develop the ability to think critically, analyze complex issues, and communicate clearly, all skills that make history majors highly sought-after in careers across business, law, education, government, and beyond. At C-SC, you won’t just learn history. You will learn how to use it to shape the future.
The C-SC Difference
At Culver-Stockton, history doesn’t just live in textbooks. It comes alive through experience. With more travel study programs than any other department, you will explore history where it happened. Our faculty have led students to Turkey, Vietnam, Guatemala, Peru, Austria, Russia, and Finland, bringing lessons to life through global adventure and cultural immersion.
Back on campus, your classes go far beyond lectures. You will step into history through simulation and role-playing games in courses like Athenian Democracy, The American Civil War, Henry VIII, Women’s Rights, and The Crusades. Dive into hands-on research as you sift through college archives, study historical documents and artifacts, or even help preserve C-SC’s own legacy through an ongoing video documentary project.
There’s truly no better place to study history than on a historic campus that continues to make history every day.
The Culver-Stockton College history department is what initially drew me to the college. Not only are the professors incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they teach, but they are also engaging and genuinely get to know all of their students. The Reacting To The Past simulation courses are a great way to interact with history and the extraordinary people and events we learn about in class. This program has pushed me to be a better scholar and a better person overall, and I would do it all over again if I could.
– Kenna Armstrong ’22
What can I do with a History Degree?
Your history major will hone you critical thinking and writing skills that every employer demands.
Your history major will hone you critical thinking and writing skills that every employer demands.
Beyond the Classroom
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Student Experiences
- Public Presentations of Research
- Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta
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Professional Experiences
- Exploratory and Professional Internships
- Bi-annual Travel Study course to Belize and Guatemala
Information About Our Minors
The history minor allows you to concentrate your courses in a particular period of time, geographical area or select from the diverse offerings of the department.