History
History majors study the past to understand how it shapes the present.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in history at Kean gives students diverse perspectives and enhances cultural understanding. History majors develop skills in research, writing, and critical thinking that are valued in any career.
Kean history majors benefit from unique access to Liberty Hall Museum, a historic building; the Kean University Archives and Special Collections; and a wealth of historical artifacts available on campus. Students work alongside professors, using archival and primary source documents to understand major events within their historical context.
Our graduates work in education, museums, government, and business, or pursue further studies in law schools and graduate schools across the country.

History in action. College of Liberal Arts Dean Jonathan Mercantini and Professor Elizabeth Hyde were awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Hispanic Serving Institution Grant for MakeHISTORY@Kean: William Livingston’s World. The project celebrates the legacy of New Jersey’s first governor.
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At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. In the Department of History, we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere and pursue internships that will advance your career.

Internships

Public Lectures

Kean’s History department has proven pivotal in furthering my preparedness for career success. Faculty allowed me to contribute to their projects and I was able to focus on independent research, while also collaborating with my advisors and peers.

Liberty Hall Museum

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