History Degree at Aquinas College
Discover History at Aquinas
As a history major at Aquinas College, by the time you complete your education, you
will have a broad knowledge of World, European, and American History.
Explore significant texts and literature through a critical lens, from primary sources who themselves lived through major historical events to contemporary historians who are experts in their fields. Your sharpened skills of historical analysis and assessment of sources will translate across disciplines and careers.
Our faculty are ready to support you all the way to commencement, guiding you through lectures, assignments, hands-on learning experiences, and original research. Join a talented and successful group of history majors and minors past and present at AQ!
It's Your Time to Shine
Career Preparation based on leadership
Student Projects
Check out the current and past research that Aquinas students do with faculty to further the world's knowledge.
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta brings students, teachers, and writers of history together, both intellectually and socially.
History Resources
The History Department has compiled helpful research tools, texts, and resources for History students.
History Club
The history club is a dynamic organization devoted to promoting historical literacy and to facilitating interaction between students and faculty. We have fun while enhancing historical awareness.
Student Research
Check out the current and past research that Aquinas students do with faculty to further the world's knowledge.Read More about Student Research
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
Where are they now? Recent and Current Positions Held by Aquinas History Graduates
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Occupational Employment and Wages - Historians, May 2024 |
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| 2024 Median Pay | $74,050 per year $35.60 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Master's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2024 | 3,400 |
| Job Outlook, 2024-34 | 2% (Slower than average) |
| Employment Change, 2024-34 | 100 |
For more information see: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accelerated Masters in Arts in History
Aquinas College students may be able to transfer six undergraduate credits (non-entry level) from AQ to Western Michigan University toward their Master of Arts (MA) in History degree.
Alumni Profiles
AQ grads are thankful for the small class sizes that allow them to form personal relationships with professors.
History Department News
Honoring Aquinas College’s Newest Emerita Faculty
Aquinas College proudly conferred emerita status on three distinguished faculty members: Professor Barbara McCargar, Professor Jennifer Dawson and Professor Michelle DeRose.
History Comes Alive for Students At Community Archives and Research Center
Longer class periods in Aquinas’ block model pilot program mean students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in each subject. For this history class, that means they have time to visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s off-site collections and see the past up close.
AQ Cultural Learning Trip with Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Immersive learning allows students to explore the culture of indigenous people in Michigan.
Aquinas Students are Taking College One Class at a Time, Literally
Citing increased focus, reduced stress, flexibility, friendships and memorable experiences, students are thriving in the Block Model pilot program, also known as one-class-at-a-time scheduling.