History

History Major and Minor

History provides a sense of perspective on the processes of social, political, and economic change that have shaped the world. The study of history deepens and broadens one’s understanding of the ways institutions and attitudes bring about change over time.

of History majors are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation

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Why choose the History Program at Lyon College?

Lyon history students experience the varied work of the modern historian, especially the historian as detective and interpreter. Through close readings, critical writing, and rigorous research, history majors will develop a breadth of knowledge and refine their critical reading, reasoning, research, and writing skills.

Faculty Members

Meet the Faculty

Ways To Get Involved

History majors use their research and writing skills in several organizations across camps, including Social Council, Honor Council, and the Student Government Association.

After meeting certain course and GPA requirements, history students are invited to join the honor society Phi Alpha Theta.

Student Spotlight

“Studying history at Lyon gave me the versatility in basically anything I’ve done requiring research, and it helps me examine information with a different perspective.” - Nate Pyle, ‘10, Director of Academic Advising at UACCB

Interesting Places

Employers of recent Lyon College History Graduates include:

Arkansas Supreme Court, J.B. Hunt, Liya International, Office of Academic Advising - University of Arkansas Community College Batesville, UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, Jonesboro Beautification Commission, Liberty Bank, Batesville Historian Society

Additionally, Lyon College History Graduates move on to prestigious graduate schools including:

Yale School of Law, University of Colorado Denver, Vanderbilt University Peabody College, William H. Bowen School of Law, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences School of Pharmacy

For more information on the required courses for aHistorymajoror minor, view our courses page.

Careers for History Majors

History majors pursue careers in law, non-profits, public relations, journalism, higher education, K-12 education, library science, researcher, archivist, project management, and much more.