Laurier s History department teaches all periods from ancient to modern. The program encourages you to specialize in what interests you, whether it s cultural or art history, social or military history, or the history of crime or politics. They focus on developing analytical and communication skills. These skills are invaluable in such varied professions as law, education, journalism and public and international service. You can take History as a single major, or as a combined major or minor with another program.