Iowa State University History Programs

The History department at Iowa State University offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in History, a Master of Arts degree in History, and a Ph.D. in Rural, Agricultural, Technological and Environmental History. Many history majors also pursue a minor in another discipline, a second major, or secondary teacher certification.

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:

• Display the appropriate level of cognitive knowledge of historical themes and events based upon the student’s course of study.
• Display an understanding of past cultures and social organizations, based on the course of study.
• Display a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between past events and the present.
• Develop the fundamental methodological skills of the historical craft: the ability to contextualize and analyze primary source evidence