Explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the world with SUNY Empire’s online
degree in historical studies.
Customize your program to match your interests (like U.S. history, global conflicts,
or cultural movements) while building research, writing, and analytical skills for
careers in education, public service, law, museums, or journalism.
Earn your historical studies degree online and explore how people, events, and ideas
have shaped societies over time. Build strong skills in research, analysis, and communication
that prepare you for careers in education, museums, public service, journalism, law,
and more.
The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 8. How to Apply
Build Knowledge of the Past to Shape What’s Next
What you'll
learn
Understand key historical developments
Analyze primary and secondary sources
Explore diverse perspectives in history
Connect history with other disciplines
Discover Where a Degree in History Can Take You
An online bachelor’s or associate degree in historical studies can lead to a wide range of careers that value critical
thinking and research. Possible career paths include:
Take the First Step Toward a Career in Historical Studies
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to a historical studies
degree as enriching and meaningful as possible. Our dedicated advisors will help you
explore major events and ideas, strengthen your research and analytical skills, and
move closer to a career in education, public service, museums, law, journalism, or
related fields.
Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience,
or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
Our experienced faculty bring decades of real-world expertise in historical studies. They’re here to help you build the skills to analyze historical events, interpret primary
sources, and understand how the past shapes today’s world. This prepares you for thoughtful,
impactful work in education, research, public service, and beyond.