Greetings from the Chair, Kenneth W. Townsend

Welcome to Coastal Carolina University’s Department of History.

The Department of History stands as one of the most respected departments at Coastal Carolina University. Many of the faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their pathbreaking, scholarly publications and their frequent paper presentations at important academic conferences. The faculty’s record of scholarship surpasses that of most institutions similar in size. Moreover, students routinely comment that the history faculty are among the best classroom instructors on campus and are genuinely committed to their students’ academic development.

The department offers numerous opportunities for students who major in the discipline or who simply take an occasional course in the department. You may pursue independent study on a narrow topic not featured in a standing course, involve yourself in interdisciplinary and multi-media projects, study abroad in Europe, or hold internships at local museums. The Department's History Club, open to all interested students, is quite active, and CCU's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honors society, annually participates in regional conferences and has won numerous awards for student research. The department is constantly evolving and offering new programs for students and faculty alike.

I encourage you to visit the attached links to learn about the department’s faculty, previous and on-going historical projects, and special programs sponsored by the department. I also invite you to contact us directly should you have any specific questions or concerns not addressed by these links. We in the Department of History look forward to working with you.

*News and Events*

Professors Olson, Case, and Townsend: Embedded in Afghanistan (for more...)

Congratulations to the new inductees of Phi Alpha Theta!!! Check out the photos from the induction ceremony on the Phi Alpha Theta page!!!

Thank you to Dr. Hartmut Keil of the University of Leipzig for speaking about "The Americanization of Francis Lieber"

Congratulations to Meggan Farish on receiving the prestigious Branham Award!!!

Contratulations to Katie Thompson on her acceptance into the M.A. Program in History at the College of Charleston!

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