Why study History at UW-Whitewater? <p>We pride ourselves on providing our students with rigorous training in writing, research and analytical thinking, and our history degree program is flexible enough to allow you to pursue your own interests, whether it&rsquo;s a geographical area, culture, chronological period, or historical movement or event.</p> <p>Our History Department is especially unique among UW System schools for its focus in public history. Armed with deep knowledge and practical skills, many of our alumni pursue graduate degrees in museum studies and go on to lead and influence historical and cultural sites, agencies and programs.</p> <p>History is also a popular minor for International Business, International Studies, Geography, and Political Science majors looking to gain valuable insight and context into their area of study. And we&rsquo;re No. 1 in the UW System for graduating social studies teachers.</p> false Arrow