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The history program at Georgia Southwestern benefits from an abundance of community resources being located near campus such as the Andersonville National Historic Site, the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park, and the Georgia Veterans State Park. The city of Americus also has a rich and complex history that students can explore on their own or through participating in Americus History Tours. This environment reinforces our program’s mission of practicing history. Students engage with history through community based learning, undergraduate research, public history field schools, and internships.
Graduates commonly find career opportunities in fields such as:
Through engaging coursework and hands-on research, students can expect to:
Public History Field School is an internship program that places a student with the historical, cultural, or government institution that best matches their intellectual interests. It benefits students by bridging the gap between "classroom" and the "real world." Our public history field school puts the past – and our students – to work in communities in the region and helps students imagine professional opportunities beyond graduation.
Bachelor of Arts in History
Business, History & Political Science Building
229-931-2079
pauline.gillis@gsw.edu
Monday – Friday: 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.
Faculty & StaffOne of many instances of hands-on experience, "The Study of History" class takes a tour of Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, Georgia to find influenza victims from the 1918 pandemic.
Students taking classes through the Department of History and Political Science are frequently given the chance to explore remnants of historic structures locally that relate to their studies. Americus maintains echoes of the past at our fingertips for exploration and further study.
Georgia Southwestern also offers students the ability to conduct research during their studies. The Department of History and Political Science hosts a Research Event and GSW hosts a university-wide Research Symposium for students to showcase their efforts.
Georgia Southwestern offers students an abundance of internship opportunities throughout campus for all majors.
Major: History with Marketing Minor | Year: Senior | Career Goals: Start a small business for social media that helps local businesses
What has your internship experience been like?
"It’s been great. I love working with the people in the office. I’ve gained a lot of experience with different design programs and learned a lot from the people who work here."
I chose history because I've always had a passion for learning about the past and understanding how it has shaped the world we live in today. I appreciate the stories and experiences of different cultures, and I believe that studying history allows us to gain valuable insights and create a more inclusive and informed society.