University of Illinois Urbana history programs

University of Illinois Urbana history programs prepare students for long-term professional success and have outstanding success in careers spanning politics, education, law, public service, technology, business, and more.

The core skills learned through history programs include:  

• Analytical skills including reading critically, analyzing quantitative and qualitative evidence, and reasoning logically
• The ability to assess evidence and develop persuasive, evidence-based arguments
• The ability to assess conflicting interpretations.
• Communication skills, ranging from effective writing to public speaking to preparing reports and summaries of evidence 
• Inter-personal and cross-cultural skills and understanding