Future students: Admissions
Why study history at Wayne State in Detroit?
Studying history in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, surrounded by museums and archives, allows our students to gain practical experience that is applicable locally, nationally and internationally. History students graduate with marketable skills that are widely valued in a range of industries. They have strong research, writing and verbal communication abilities. They read critically, understand vital global issues and are able to synthesize complex information.
We offer courses in U.S., African, Asian, European, Latin American and world history, taught by award-winning writers and teachers. From research papers to digital exhibits to internships, our curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in the methods, skills and habits of mind of historians. Our proximity to Michigan's premier cultural institutions and our ongoing partnerships with the Detroit Historical Society and the Walter P. Reuther Library provide our students with opportunities to use what they learn in our classrooms in professional settings.