Preparing Historians for the Challenge of 21st Century Academia

Stony Brook University, NY

In a world that is increasingly global in orientation, Stony Brook's innovative graduate program prepares historians for the challenge of 21st century academia. Classes are not organized by narrow geographic or chronological specialization, but instead take thematic courses that encourage an appreciation for comparison and integration. Since adopting this program, Stony Brook history department has become a vibrant intellectual community that attracts students from all over the world.