A group of history students listen to a lecture while on a field trip

Think Deeply. Argue Well. Go Further.

History at LaGrange is more than dates and timelines — it's where you learn to think critically, research deeply, and make a compelling argument. Through small seminar-style classes, close faculty mentorship, and hands-on experiences beyond the classroom, you'll develop the analytical and communication skills that prepare you for law, education, government, business, and beyond.

Build Skills That Transfer Anywhere

History isn't just about the past — it's one of the best preparations for wherever you want to go. At LaGrange, you'll write, research, argue, and present at a level that sets you apart in any field.

Coursework develops skills in:

  • Historical research and archival methods
  • Critical analysis and argumentation
  • Written and oral communication
  • Thesis research and defense
  • Applied history through internships and supervised projects

Every History major completes a senior thesis — a capstone research project presented and defended before the college community.

100%
of majors are either employed (full time) or admitted to graduate school upon graduation

Where History Majors Go

Law & Graduate Study

  • Law school
  • History master's and doctoral programs
  • Higher education administration

Education

  • K–12 teaching
  • Higher education faculty
  • Educational leadership

Public & Private Sector

  • Government and civil service
  • Military service
  • Corporate leadership and training
  • FBI and law enforcement

Arts, Culture & Nonprofits

  • Archivists and museum curators
  • Historic preservation
  • Nonprofit leadership

100% of History majors are either employed full-time or admitted to graduate school upon graduation.

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

history-1.jpgAt LaGrange, the learning doesn't stop when class ends.

National History Day Mentoring Program History majors mentor K–12 students through the National History Day program, gaining hands-on teaching experience and giving back to the broader community — a rare opportunity that connects service and professional development.

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society LaGrange's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta — the national history honor society — is one of the most active academic organizations on campus. Members attend field trips, present research at regional and national conferences, and engage with the broader historical community.

Undergraduate Research Recognition For three consecutive years (2023–2025), LaGrange History majors have presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association of Historians and won the college's John R. Hines Undergraduate Research Award.

100%
of majors complete a senior thesis project
History students pose in front of a red phone booth during a study away trip in England

Why History at LaGrange?

LaGrange offers something rare: the intimacy of a small college with the rigor of a research-focused program.

  • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio for close mentorship
  • 100% of majors complete a senior thesis
  • Award-winning faculty supervising internships and applied history
  • Active honor society and research presentation opportunities
  • Small seminar-style classes where your voice matters
  • An hour from Atlanta — with access to major archives, museums, and employers