EXPLORING PAST AND PRESENT
The Department of History provides all students an opportunity to learn about the diversity of the human experience across time and space. Students learn to understand how historical context shapes the lives and choices of people in the past and today.
Our department has been recognized with the Regents' Teaching Excellence Award for a Department or Program.
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Why Study History?
Historians appreciate that study of the past is an ongoing, deliberative project consisting of research, interpretation and debate. As a student in the History Department, you will become familiar with a large body of historical knowledge and through this understand current society all the better. You will also gain valuable skills as a reader, discussant, writer and researcher.
Recent News
Georgia State Grads Share Love for Atlanta History, Culture Through Walking Tours
Lisa Flaherty (M.H.P. ’15) and Amy Durrell (M.H.P. ’22) are connecting locals and tourists alike to Atlanta's vibrant past through walking tours. read more ❯
Preservation Project Leads to New Opportunities for Students
A collaboration among three GSU programs is preserving a century-old graveyard and giving students practical experience in their chosen careers.read more ❯
History Major With Vision Impairment Hopes To Inspire
History major James McMahon, 45, has never given up his dream of becoming a history teacher and inspiring his peers.read more ❯
Contact Us
Department of History
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Dr. Jared Poley
Associate Chair
Dr. Nick Wilding
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Robin Conner
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Greg Moore
Director of Master of Heritage Preservation Program
Chad Keller
Department Specialist
Cristianna Mitchell
Office / Delivery Address
History Department
Georgia State University
25 Park Place, Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address
History Department
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4117
Atlanta, GA 30302-4117