History

• Complete a for-credit internship with a Boston-area museum or historical society. Our students have interned with the Franklin Historical Museum, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Voice of America (Washington Center), Foxboro Regional Charter School, AES Corporation and Congressional Internships (Washington, D.C. and Rhode Island, District 2).
• Engage with professors and classmates in small, discussion-based classes and seminars.
• Choose a topic that you’re passionate about and dive deeply into original research for a senior capstone project.
• Build your career skills and portfolio by publishing your work in digital history and creating exhibitions in public history.
• Learn methods and techniques of bringing academic history to a public audience through a variety of media.
• Dean College is the home base for the New England Journal of History, where you can pursue internships and other learning opportunities.
• Participate in the video series, History in Your Backyard by the New England Journal of History.
• Attend the History Majors Reception at the Franklin Historical Museum to enjoy a Dean History presentation, refreshments and mingling with faculty, staff and students.
• Dig into history right here on campus. Learn more about the history of Dean College leadership.
• You will have the opportunity to visit the America's first public library, the Franklin Public Library, located next to campus!
• Did you know that Boston is just 30 minutes away from Dean? You can even take a short walk from campus right to the Franklin/Dean College stop and hop on the MBTA. Having Boston at your fingertips is great, especially for a history buff. Learn about historical sites to check out on a historical adventure in Boston.
• Dean College was ranked #5 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Colleges, North category.

Every History student has the opportunity to complete a for-credit internship with a local or regional museum, historical society, library or nonprofit organization. In addition, bachelor’s degree candidates complete a detailed senior capstone project involving extensive research and the opportunity to make valuable professional connections.

You’ll also participate in co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities regularly. Our recent field trips include the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Harvard Museums of Science and Culture, Russell Museum of Medical History and Innovation and Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo. 

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in public history, digital humanities, museum work, historical societies, archival work or education. The research and writing skills developed in this major will also prepare you for many fields of employment, including government, the business world, journalism, media and law. A degree in History is also an excellent foundation for further study, including master’s programs in history or political science, law school, journalism school, film school and more. It all starts at Dean.