The University of New Orleans History Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in History, and graduate programs leading to a Master of Arts, a Master of Arts in History Teaching, and a Ph.D. in Urban Studies, History concentration. The undergraduate curriculum offers considerable flexibility in elective courses to structure an education that meets students' interests and needs.

Advisors assist majors in choosing major courses and electives that prepare them for such post-graduate programs as business, law, urban studies and regional planning, or certification for teaching. Minor programs in Latin American Studies, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, and Paralegal Studies are available.

The History Department office moved to the Liberal Arts Building, Room 135. All faculty offices are now located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts building. The following link provides the new history department contact information: Contact Info 2009

For listings of the Spring 2010 course offerings, please visit the following page of our website: Latest Courses

Incoming Graduate Student Orientation Held August 18th

An orientation session for the history program's 16 new graduate students was held the week before classes started. For more about the department's newest arrivals, please visit our news section: Orientation

Madelon Powers ,
Chair