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Bachelor of Arts – B.A. |
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About the Program

Understand the complex relationship between the past and contemporary social, political and cultural issues. Develop your research and analysis skills, build historical arguments, and become a better-informed global citizen. With the General History option, you'll have the freedom to explore your interests or complement your degree with a minor.

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Gain a solid foundation in history through broad surveys and critical period studies. Explore historical theory and choose courses covering international regions, the US, Europe, and topics like sport, environment, and public history. Prepare for careers in law, research, museum work, or interdisciplinary fields.

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Career Outcomes

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Attorney

Continue your studies with a juris doctor, then apply research, writing, critical thinking, and argument skills to matters of the law. Work in a variety of fields, from criminal law to intellectual property.

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Researcher

Work in settings including universities or government agencies, conducting deep investigations into historical events and patterns. With this role, you’ll provide insights that inform public policy, education, and historical documentation.

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Historical Property Manager

Preserve and maintain the legacy of historical sites through proper stewardship while sustaining their future through events and education. Historical properties are a hotspot for school tours, weddings, and other special events.

Attorney

Continue your studies with a juris doctor, then apply research, writing, critical thinking, and argument skills to matters of the law. Work in a variety of fields, from criminal law to intellectual property.

Researcher

Work in settings including universities or government agencies, conducting deep investigations into historical events and patterns. With this role, you’ll provide insights that inform public policy, education, and historical documentation.

Historical Property Manager

Preserve and maintain the legacy of historical sites through proper stewardship while sustaining their future through events and education. Historical properties are a hotspot for school tours, weddings, and other special events.

Courses

Cal Poly Pomona’s Bachelor of Arts in History offers a flexible curriculum ideal for students aiming for careers outside of secondary education. This option is suited for those pursuing pre-professional paths in law, business, civil service, or further academic study. It allows students to choose from a wide range of general education courses and electives, providing a strong foundation for careers involving research, analysis, and communication, such as law, foreign service, and various public or private sector roles. The program also serves as content training for future secondary school history and social science teachers.

For the most up-to-date information on courses for this program, visit the course catalog or contact an advisor.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

CLASS Scholarships

Through the support of loyal alumni and donors, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) is proud to offer several scholarships based on academic interest. While these scholarships vary in the award range, CLASS is committed to every student having the opportunity to pursue an exceptional and affordable education at Cal Poly Pomona.

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Fang Yu Hu

Featured Faculty

Fang Yu Hu specializes in modern East Asian history, with a focus on Taiwan, gender, colonialism, and cross-border flows. Her current research focuses on Taiwanese migrants to mainland China and Southeast Asia in the first half of the 20th century.
Fang Yu Hu Assistant Professor, History
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