Undergraduate Programs

Requirements for the history major, history minor, history-geography combined major, and history-secondary education major.

Also: guides to career planning, advising, graduate school, departmental awards.

Prospective History Students

Learn why you should study history, how to declare a history major, and how to transfer credits from other colleges and high school AP courses.

Courses

Browse course descriptions in our catalog; plan for future semesters using our four-year schedule of upcoming courses.

Also: independent study, study abroad, and history internships.

Succeeding in History Courses

Advice for students about how to read, write, and think effectively in history courses. Plus how to cite sources and a list of common problems in student papers.

Faculty and Staff

A directory of current faculty and staff as well as a list of recent publications by Towson history professors.

Digital History Projects

The Medieval Baltimore Project, the Gantt Collection of Nuremberg Trial materials, andThe Journal of Historical Studies.

Alumni

Read profiles of Towson history graduates and connect with fellow alumni.

News and Events

Find out about upcoming lectures, conferences, and events. Follow our updates on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact the History Department

Information about the history department's mailing address, how to contact our staff, plus maps and directions.