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Imagine the exciting possibilities of studying history in one of America's most historic regions.

Salem, Massachusetts is home to the China Trade, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Nathaniel Bowditch, spectacular historic buildings, witch trials, amazing museums, and a college with a history department that is dedicated to teaching as well as utilizing this rich historical legacy. Study and learn with our 17 full-time history faculty and over 250 undergraduate majors in diverse fields including Asian, African, Latin American, European and the United States history.

Teaching Essex History
The History Department presents a range of historic resources on Essex County, Massachusetts. These are particularly useful to teachers and students.

Department News, Events & Activities

October 28, 2010 History Department Strategic Plan: 2010 - 2015 »

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Degrees & Programs

Undergraduate

  • BA History

Concentrations

  • Applied History
  • Africa, Asia & Latin American History
  • European History
  • United States History

Minor

  • History Minor

Graduate

  • MA History
  • MAT History

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Tools & Resources

  • 2010-2015 History Department Strategic Plan [PDF]
  • 2011 Music Dept Handbook [PDF]
  • History Newsletter [PDF]

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