History

Why Major in History at Rider University?

• Innovative Program: Our Department offers courses in the history of the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. In addition to lecture courses, majors participate in seminars at the Freshman, Junior and Senior levels. Students can also explore history outside of the classroom through our internship program.
   
• Dedicated Faculty: We are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Our faculty have won two Distinguished Teaching Awards, a Distinguished Service Award, and a Research Prize. We are also regularly recognized for Excellence in Advising. 
   
• Marketable Skills: Majoring in history prepares students for a variety of careers because of the analytical (critical thinking) and communication (written and oral) skills it fosters. Rider History graduates enter careers in fields such as education, law, government, business, foreign service, journalism, and public history.
   

Breaking News	Opportunities	Mark Your Calendar
Professor Roderick McDonald receives Guggenheim and NEH Fellowships. And the University's Faculty Research Prize! Learn about his exciting research here.   Sr History major Robert Fisher featured as "Student Achiever" in Newswire.  Read the story here. Fisher earned one of six Undergraduate Research Scholarship Awards (ursa) for 2009-10.   Soph History major Lauren Runza named Carskaddan Prize winner for Fall 2009.   Professor Hunter's HIS-370 course in the news. Read the Trenton Times article here.	New DIVERSITY Course for SPRING 2010! HIS-321 OTTOMAN EMPIRE & the BALKANS Instructor: L. Frary Time: M W 1:10-2:40PM  - - - - - - - - - - INTERNSHIP available! The 1719 William Trent House needs interns (10-15 hours/week) for the fall and spring semesters to conduct tours. Training provided. Hourly stipend. Contact: Kathy McFadden, Education Curator. Get info here.	EXHIBIT "Rider, the First 99 Years" at The Trenton City Museum Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park Hrs: Tues thru Sat 11AM to 3PM Sunday: 1 to 4 PM

 
Contact Us

Department Chair: Anne Osborne, Fine Arts 226, 609-895-5455 or osborne@rider.edu

Main Office: Fine Arts 217 (faculty mailboxes), Phone: 609-896-5151 or Fax: 609-895-5490

Webmaster: Brooke Hunter, Fine Arts 214, 609-896-5378 or bhunter@rider.edu