History & Philosophy

The Department of History and Philosophy offers a history major for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Within the history major there are two concentrations: public history and intellectual history/philosophy. The department also offers minors in history, philosophy and religious studies which are open to all students.

Students who have studied history and/or philosophy at UVA Wise have successfully pursued many different careers including law, journalism, museum curator, archives, teaching, government service, and business.