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Understanding the diversity of human experience over time.

History graduates often pursue graduate work in the social sciences, law and education; they're equally well prepared to begin careers in administration, media reporting, library science, archival work, genealogy, public administration, and museum studies. History graduates have also been successful in business and technology. Everything has a history, and, according to May Angelou, "you can't really know where you are going until you know where you have been." 

News & Updates

• We are happy to announce our 2026 History Department Award recipients!
  • Lauren Mills earned the O. Fritioff Ander History Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior, for consistent outstanding performance throughout her tenure at Cal Lutheran;
  • Sirena Donate earned the Smith Family Writing History Award for the best history paper written in 2025. Her paper may be found in our 2026 volume of "The Scribe of the Ages" ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ journal!
• Wondering what you can do with a History degree? Check out the American Historical Association's web page, as well as their article,