Welcome to the Department of
History at Oakland University

The study of history is an important path to informed and effective citizenship. Its emphasis on broad knowledge, critical reading, careful judgment and precise writing offers excellent pre-professional preparation for a wide range of careers in business, public service, the law, teaching, the military, the ministry, journalism, and library and museum employment.

The faculty of the Department of History guide students toward professional careers and provide opportunities to support academic preparation with field experience in the community. Oakland University's teacher preparation program offers a history concentration in the secondary teaching major and draws on history in the social studies concentration of the elementary teaching major.

Careers in college teaching and other forms of professional historical scholarship require post-graduate training. The History Department's Master of Arts program may serve either as a terminal degree or as a bridge to more advanced study. Like the undergraduate program, it is designed to accommodate both full- and part-time students. In addition to a full daytime schedule, late afternoon and evening courses are available.

History Department Announcements

• John Hardy Lecture, "Sit-Ins and Freedom Rides of the 1960s," January 31, 2012

• General Baker Lecture, "DRUM and Black Revolution: My Life," February 7, 2012

• Prof. Derek Hastings Lecture, "The Seizure and Consolidation of Nazi Power in Germany," February 8, 2012

• Phi Alpha Theta President's Day Lecture with Prof. Mary Kelley, February 16, 2012

• Distinguished Professor Ron Finucane's Final Book Published Posthumously

• OU Phi Alpha Theta Chapter Wins National Award

• Professor Craig Martin Awarded Rome Prize for 2011-12