Let the past be illuminated and the present better understood as you study human history.
Gain perspectives of time and place as you examine the complexities of our human history and experience. Grounded in a disciplined study of the past, you will be well-equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century. History majors and minors take courses on histories from around the world, as well as a field specialization in one region or theme. History students develop sharp reading, writing and research skills, preparing them for advanced graduate study or careers in education, public affairs, law, business and more.
What You’ll Study
- Five courses in a field of specialization
- Three courses from other departmental fields
- A research methods seminar
- Senior thesis or essay
Student Projects
Muralism in Chile
Sophie David ’26 spent a summer in Valparaíso, Chile, researching muralism as a form of artistic and political expression during the Salvador Allende presidency and Pinochet dictatorship.
The History Department at Pomona offers a diverse range of classes and some of the most passionate and accommodating professors I have met at the 5Cs. Walking through the History hallway at Mason Hall, you will find open doors and professors constantly engaging with their students, willing to do anything to provide support and feedback.