Tulane University's distinguished history faculty teach and write about Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the United States, extending from the ancient to the contemporary world. Not simply the study of the past, history provides us with the tools and knowledge to assess where humanity has been and contextualize our future. History helps us build bridges across time, culture, and geography. Majoring in History provides students the vital tools of the 21st century: analysis, argument, understanding, and communication.
To declare the History Major or History Minor, please bring the Major/Minor form to Professor Laura Rosanne Adderley, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, during office hours or make an appointment.
Requirements of the History Major and Minor
Accelerated MA Degree (4+1 Program)
We offer an accelerated Master of Arts Degree in History. This is available only to Tulane undergraduate history majors. By allowing you to transfer 6 credit hours of graduate level courses in history (6000 or 7000-level) into the graduate program, this option will enable you to earn an M.A. in History one year after your undergraduate degree. More details can be found on the 4+1 Program Page.