About the Department
History, geography, and philosophy are central to a rich, immersive liberal arts education. At CSU, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for the past, understand how the past influences the present, and make important connections between geography and human history.
The department offers several programs. Each is designed to foster intellectual curiosity and technical skill. At CSU, you'll collaborate with professional geographers and learn how to apply geographic information system (GIS) technology to historical research.
We believe the best education happens inside - and outside - the classroom. As a student, you'll have access to internship opportunities with the Columbus Museum, the Carter Center, the Roosevelt Institute, the Andersonville National Historic Site, and many others.
The CSU History Department provided me with a foundational methodological approach that I continue to exercise to this day. The relationships I established with professors there allowed me to develop essays in a way that set me on the right track to writing and exploring larger and broader topics and theories in academia. I particularly benefitted…from the department’s encouragement to undertake history courses as a visiting student at Oxford through CSU's Center for Global Engagement. This is what ultimately led me to apply and pursue my Masters at Oxford following my graduation from CSU and continue with my doctoral research in the UK.
Katherine is now an art history PhD candidate at the University of York, focusing on the Pre-Raphaelite painter Edward Burne-Jones.
Create Your Future
The Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy offers a number of degrees and minors. Explore your options here.
Program Type | Programs Available |
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Bachelor's | History (B.A.), History - Secondary Education (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.)1 |
Minors | African-American Studies, Digital Humanities, Geographic Information Systems and Science, Geography, History, Latin American Studies, Philosophy |
Undergraduate Certificates | Cinema Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
Notes:
- Online option is available.
Learn From the Best
The Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy is home to many accomplished faculty members. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. Thanks to a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in our history and geography degree programs.
As early as 1523, Africans stepped foot on North American soil as explorers and soldiers who helped shape the colonizing projects of European kingdoms. Their legacy did not stop there - Africans and African Americans participated in colonial militias and fought in every major conflict from the American Revolution to the War on Terror. Dr. Newhall's course, The Black Military Experience 1523-2022, examines the significant impact of Africans and African Americans through their legacy of military service in North America.
We Can Help
Columbus State University offers students a number of scholarships each year. Learn more about available scholarships.