History is a gateway to both knowledge and perspective. Without a familiarity of the past, we are unable to benefit from the experiences of those who have come before us. History students develop skills in logical reasoning, research, marshalling evidence, argumentation, and written and oral expression. Broadly educated graduates with these skills are well positioned for careers in a wide variety of fields - from the law and business, to teaching, public service, and the media.

The Suffolk University Department of History offers students a wide range of options, including majors and minors in history and robust honors programs in both history and history and literature. The history department has particular strengths in the areas of American, European, African-American, and Asian history, as well as in the history of women and gender and public history.