The Department of History, with its award-winning scholars, provides unique research, and learning opportunities that prepare students for the jobs of the future.
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AWARD WINNING FACULTY

LOW FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO

Prospective and Current Student Resources

History Student Resources 

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities 
  • Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship 
  • Internships
  • Program of Study (POS) 
  • Declaration of Major (Public History Emphasis) 
  • Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships 

Meet Our Students

Opportunities to Get Involved

Three UMKC Students Win Grants to Study Abroad

Tyler Center for Global Studies funds student research projects in Argentina, Iceland and Jordan

Freedom Riders Come to UMKC

The renowned civil rights activists spoke at panel as part of School of Humanities and Social Sciences Showcase

More Study-Abroad Grants Going to Financial-Need UMKC Students

Three receive scholarships to study in Spain, Scotland