Florida Atlantic’s history programs stand out for their flexibility, breadth, and real-world focus. You’ll work closely with faculty who are experts in U.S., European, and World history, and you’ll have opportunities to conduct original research, participate in internships, and access unique resources like the Weiner Spirit of America Collection. Whether you’re interested in public history, education, law, or business, you’ll find a supportive community and a curriculum designed to help you build practical skills and connect your studies to your goals.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts in History
- Minor in History
Graduate
- Master of Arts in History (with thesis and non-thesis tracks)
- Combined BA/MA in History
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Build strong research abilities using primary and secondary sources.
3. Strengthen written and verbal communication skills for academic and professional success.
4. Prepare for careers in education, public history, law, government, business, and more.
5. Foster an understanding of global perspectives and cultural diversity.
2. Communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and speech.
3. Conduct independent research and present findings effectively.
4. Apply historical knowledge to contemporary issues and decision-making.
5. Demonstrate cultural literacy and the ability to evaluate multiple viewpoints.
Nicole Anslover, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director, History Symposium Series
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Evan Bennett, Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Carla Bonfanti
Program Assistant
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Claudia Dunlea, Ph.D.
University Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Yakov Ellenbogen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History | Jewish Studies
Stephen D. Engle, Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Provost for Academic Personnel | NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative for FAU
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Adrian Finucane, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Laura B. Fretwell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Barbara Ganson, Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Eric Hanne, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair | Director of Undergraduate Programs
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Steven Heath Mitton, Ph.D.
Senior Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Douglas Kanter, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair | CSP Committee
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History | Jewish Studies
Patricia Kollander, Ph.D.
Professor, Affiliate Faculty
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History | Jewish Studies
Ben Lowe, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Douglas T. McGetchin, Ph.D.
Professor, Affiliate Faculty
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History | Jewish Studies
Sandra L. Norman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Mark H. Rose, Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Marianne R. Sanua-Dalin, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Jason Sharples, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Nick Underwood
Associate Professor and Raddock Chair for Holocaust Studies
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Kenneth W. Holloway, Ph.D.
Levenson Professor of Japanese History
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History
Eyal Weinberg, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
History