History

Here, you’ll learn by doing. With hands-on opportunities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities, you’ll gain the skills and experiences employers seek. Few locations around the world can rival the opportunities that New York offers in terms of internships, libraries, archives, and museums.

And in addition to the big-city energy of New York, you’ll have a tight-knit, supportive campus community, eager for you to thrive.

Beyond the fundamentals of human history, politics, and culture, you might dive into courses like From Rock and Roll to Hip-Hop, where you’ll explore urban youth culture through the evolution of music, or Medieval Women’s Lives, where you’ll explore the many roles women played in politics, agriculture, and beyond.

With New York City as your college town, you’ll have access to some of the biggest cultural institutions. Students have interned at places like the New York Historical, the American Museum of Natural History, and the United Nations. You’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad in one of our 100+ programs across more than 50 countries.

You’ll be prepared for careers in fields as varied as teaching, museum curation, editing, lobbying, and journalism. Our graduates go on to earn prestigious fellowships, attend law school, and work at places like the U.S. Department of State.

At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. As a history major, you could even conduct research into how AI has affected world governments and societies, preparing you for careers in AI policy, strategy, and safety.

You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.

Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and integrity.