History

At Pitzer, the study of history is an invitation to unravel the intricacies of our world—its political boundaries, economic systems, social structures, and cultural practices

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About This Program

  • Investigate the world's development through a critical lens drawing on varied perspectives and subjects. 
  • Find your niche and explore it. As a History major, you will choose a theme or topic that interests you to focus on and research. Past students have explored gender and colonialism, knowledges and sciences, and labor and economics. The thematic possibilities are endless. 
  • You have the resources of The Claremont Colleges at your disposal, particularly having the Mudd–Honnold Library at your fingertips. Dive into the thousands of primary and secondary sources available to you via the library’s books, database, journal, and archival collections.  

At a Glance

Degree Awarded

  • Bachelor of Arts

Field Group

History

Program Type

Area of Study

Pitzer Voices

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“Pitzer teaches you to read history from multiple perspectives and question everything you read–that has been very valuable in investigative journalism.”

Dana Brozost-Kelleher '16

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History major, Pulitzer Prize winner

History Program Details

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What You Will Learn

  1. The chronology of world events and when they took place in relation to each other.
  2. How to examine and critique popular historical narratives.
  3. How to identify primary from secondary sources and how to use them.
  4. How primary and secondary sources of information shape historical narratives.
  5. How to compose a historical essay, using your own point of view, that successfully presents and defends your argument clearly and successfully.
  6. How to communicate ideas clearly in a classroom environment via presentations and discussions. 

Learn More

Visit the History Field Group page for more information and resources. 

History Field Group

History Faculty

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Harmony O'Rourke

  • Professor of History
  • History Field Group
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Carina Johnson

  • Peter and Gloria Gold Professor of History
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Andre Wakefield

  • Professor of History
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Urmi Willoughby

  • Associate Professor of History
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