Utica College

What you'll study

Core learning centers on understanding human societies through their historical development. The curriculum offers foundational coverage of American and world history alongside avenues for advanced study and research.

• The History Project: a required experiential research pathway in which students complete primary-source research with the chance to have their original work published in the Project’s annual volume.
• Research and public history initiatives: examples include the Pandemic Oral History Project conducted by the Utica University Center for Historical Research.
• Extra‑curricular learning: Brown Bag Talks, a monthly lecture series; Phi Alpha Theta membership and activities; and field trips and excursions coordinated by the History Club.
• Faculty mentorship: instruction and supervision by department faculty, including Sherri G. Cash, Ph.D.; Peter T. DeSimone, Ph.D.; and Clemmie L. Harris, Ph.D.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admission criteria for the major. Prospective students should contact Utica University Admissions for official requirements and application guidance.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for work across a broad liberal-arts landscape. Explicit career areas noted by the department include public service and government, teaching, law, and library science; alumni have also moved into roles at banks, state government agencies, universities, and aviation departments.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not specify dedicated scholarships. Students should explore Utica University’s general scholarships, departmental awards, and publication or internship opportunities (such as those tied to The History Project) to offset costs and build a résumé.