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Learn how to apply history in ways to facilitate communication between societies and cultures, and to make history relevant and real to the greater public.
With award-winning faculty teaching history courses in such themes as citizenship, science and technology, war and peace, small student-to-faculty ratios allow for individualized attention and a solid foundation in job skills.
CCU's program in History focuses on interdisciplinary approaches, community engagement, and the exploration of the diverse Lowcountry region.
Studying history at CCU will allow you to pursue many different careers in countless professions and industries. The history program has energetic and dynamic faculty who apply their research in the classroom, active student organizations, and a lively community with strong, close bonds between faculty and students.
See the CatalogThe 18-credit History minor at CCU offers a dynamic exploration of global and local narratives, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Through interdisciplinary approaches and hands-on learning, students delve into diverse historical perspectives, gaining valuable insights into the complexities of human experience, and preparing them for diverse career paths.
See the CatalogThe history major offers a range of innovative seminar courses informed by our faculty's award-winning research. Such courses include The Great War, Black Atlantic and African Diaspora, and Ancient Egypt.
In line with our interdisciplinary approach to the study of history, our students engage with research centers and initiatives such as South Carolina History Day, the Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies, and The Athenaeum Press.
Explore Centers and InitiativesHistory majors work in diverse careers: teaching, academic advising, and student affairs; museums, government, and other fields; law, politics, journalism, public policy, business, and technology.
“Like many students, I originally went to Coastal for Marine Science. However, the history faculty ignited a spark in me I never knew I had. Since graduating, my history career has taken me from maritime museums to the Smithsonian, to my current role where I manage a historic house and design museum. I enjoy sharing my passion for history with others and engaging the public in meaningful ways. My time at CCU encouraged me to keep learning, growing, and asking questions about the world around me. It launched a career I never knew was possible, and one that I truly love!"
- Amanda Ferrario, B.A. History 2011
M.A. in Historic Preservation from Savannah College
Manager, Octagon Museum
“History at CCU prepared me for a career in the practice of law. History taught me how to conduct research efficiently, think critically, and to express myself in a manner that is clear and persuasive. From the moment I set foot in law school, I was grateful to have the skills that I developed studying history at Coastal."
- James Lawler, B.A. History 2019
J.D. Syracuse University College of Law 2023
