History
To understand our contemporary institutions, politics and culture, take a look at the past.
Programs Offered
Sample Courses
- The Roman Republic and Empire
- U.S. Military History
- Asian Civilization to 1700
- Peace or Pause? Europe, 1919-1945
- History of Science
- Women in the Middle East
Core Curriculum
Your success is at our Core. TCU’s Core Curriculum prepares you to live and work in today’s ever-evolving diverse and global society. It encourages you to be intellectually curious and ask big questions about the world and your place in it.
Special Admission Requirements
Please visit the graduate program page for admission information and requirements.
What Sets Us Apart
Besides our commitment to academic excellence and exploration, the department of history aims to help you succeed after college. We host a class called “Make Your Major Work” that helps connect you with resources and builds practical skills for interviewing, preparing your resume, and selling your major to potential employers. The class is so successful that it boasts a 100% career placement rate for all of our students.
Career Prospects
History majors go on to do great things. Our alumni are employed at a variety of institutions and companies, including:
- The U.S. State Department
- The National Archives at Fort Worth
- United Airlines
- Amazon
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- City of Fort Worth
- Kimbell Art Museum
- AT&T
- The Boston Red Sox
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Related Academic Programs
John V. Roach Honors College
Exceed your own expectations. Incoming and current undergraduate students of every major may apply. Unique classes are offered which connects students with a varied curriculum that is stimulating, supportive and cross-disciplinary.