History Degree in New York State | St. Bonaventure University

Earn a History Degree in New York State from St. Bonaventure

If you’re looking to get valuable real-life experiences while you pursue your History degree in New York State, then you’ll love what SBU has to offer. We have more than 50 undergraduate majors and programs that incoming SBU students can be passionate about.

Participating in the History degree program at SBU offers remarkable opportunities to help you naturally discover the academic path you want to take. If you’re still undecided about a major, while earning your History degree in New York State, you and your academic advisor can work together to determine a major, so you can get on your way to mapping out your future. We want our undergrads to become familiar with everything the SBU experience provides including an expanded network of contacts and the personal growth that comes with pursuing your History degree.

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Incredible SBU Alumni

When we say that studying at SBU can lead you on the path to becoming extraordinary, we mean it. Some of our notable alumni include:

Eugene McQuade: 1971; Chief Executive Officer, Citibank N.A.
Deborah A. Henretta: 1983; Group President, Proctor & Gamble – Asia
Charles J. Dougherty: 1971; President, Duquesne University
Andrew Nicholson: 2012; first-round pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2012 NBA Draft
Edward H. Bastian: 1979; President, Delta Air Lines
Chris LaPlaca: 1979; Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ESPN
Robert S. McDow: 1991; Director of Finance and Plant Services, Sweet Home Central School, Amherst, NY
Richard P. Kearns: 1972; retired Chief Administrative Officer and now Senior Advisor, Zurich Financial Services Group
Janet Bodnar: 1971; Editor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Dan Barry: 1980; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, New York Times
Tim Brown: 1985; President/CEO, Nestlé Canada

History Degree Program Details

Students wishing to take the History course will be taught the most famous philosophies of history and get instruction on the techniques of how to gather and to organize facts, to check their accuracy and to report the findings simply, clearly and gracefully. Sure, we have great faculty and an excellent academic program, but we also have a focus on getting internships for our History majors that can lead to careers and excellent graduate school opportunities. For more details about getting a major in History at St. Bonaventure University, contact the department chair to learn more about the program.

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