Understanding the history and culture of economic hot spots around the world is increasingly valuable in this age of global finance, business, and industry. Combining historical studies with other disciplines provides a well-rounded background that is increasingly important in many areas of employment. CMU's history teacher education programs provide solid preparation for a rewarding career in education. More than half of CMU's history majors plan to teach. A history major at CMU can also prepare you for graduate study leading to a career in foreign or government service, teaching, research, law, museum, library, or archival work. Our undergraduate degree programs lead to the B.S. or B.A. degree in history or to the B.S. degree in secondary, elementary, or special education. Our courses span the globe and all eras of human experience, with specialists in American history, European history (including British, French, Italian, Russian, and German history), ancient and medieval history, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. We can know where we're going only if we know where we've been. Understanding the political, cultural, social and economic life of past civilizations enhances your understanding of the present. By pursuing a major or minor in history, you'll develop critical thinking, problem solving, research, writing and analytical skills useful in a range of careers. You can spend time in study abroad opportunities in countries such as Great Britain, Germany and The Netherlands. You'll also be prepared, if you choose, for graduate study in history, law and business administration.​​