The College of New Jersey

What you'll study

The major comprises 11 courses and covers thematic fields such as Ancient Civilizations, Atlantic World, Cold War, Gender and History, Global Migrations, Islamic World, Religion and History, and Revolutionary Movements. All majors take the signature course Craft of History to learn approaches to historical inquiry and writing. Degree requirements include three 300- or 400-level courses across different geographical regions, two premodern (pre-1500) courses, two reading seminars (small seminars with directed readings, short papers, and presentations), and a senior capstone project. Students may apply to write an honors capstone, which is an intensive two-semester research seminar emphasizing historiography and methods.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria or grades. Prospective students should consult TCNJ admissions for up-to-date entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates gain transferable skills in analysis, synthesis, argumentation, and written communication. Alumni have entered fields including law, business, web design, applied history, elementary and secondary education, and international affairs; some pursue further graduate or professional education. Recent employers and destinations cited include the Japanese Exchange and Teaching programme, John Wiley and Sons Publishing, National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian, and New Jersey public schools; graduate placements include law and graduate programmes at institutions such as Fordham Law and Vanderbilt University.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students can access faculty-mentored research opportunities that include funded options: the Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE) provides a stipend and on-campus housing for summer research, and Group Research Seminars and the department capstone offer structured research pathways. The programme also highlights internship access in nearby New York City, Philadelphia, and Trenton and affordable semester and faculty-led study-abroad options; applicants should check TCNJ resources for details on scholarships, stipends, and financial support.