July 2019
Prospective Students
The history major is for students who understand that shaping the future requires knowing the past. History majors explore centuries of human experimentation and ingenuity, triumph and tragedy, that have gone into making the modern world. They learn to be effective storytellers and to craft arguments that speak to broad audiences. They make extensive use of Yale’s vast library resources and create pioneering original research projects.
Current Students
Please use the links on this page to access essential information about the history major, courses, the senior essay, and other important program materials.
Ph.D. Program Overview
Program in History
Coursework