While there is not always agreement on what, how, and why things happened, the value of studying history is clear. As a History student, you ll develop a set of skills in research, analysis, writing, andcritical thinking that are in high demand in a wide variety of fields.Prepare for the future by studying the past. A knowledge of history can help you understand the events of today.History is one of the traditional liberal arts majors that can help you lay a foundation for graduate study, or any career path.Take courses in the history of the ancient world, the United States, Early Modern Europe, Modern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.