Northeastern State University - History & Social Studies Ed

History classes teach the exact skills all employers say they want. We are so excited to see you this fall!

If you studied history, you've heard the question at least a hundred times: "so what are you going to do with that?"

Here's the answer we wish more people led with. You learn to read critically when the clock's running. To build a case from evidence and defend it to people who disagree. To find the one thread that matters in a pile of conflicting sources. To write clearly enough to change someone's mind. To tell a claim from a fact.

Every employer we know says they're desperate for exactly those skills. Historians spend years building them. With a new school year almost here, that's worth saying out loud, especially to the students in your life who are still deciding.

We hope you have an enjoyable summer! We look forward to seeing you back in the Fall!

Wishing you a summer of joy and relaxation! (Unless you're taking summer classes, then we wish you a summer of success and inspiration!)

Alexa Haley and Micheal Callaway were inducted into the History honors society, Phi Alpha Theta, during the NSU Dept of Social Sciences Honor Society induction ceremony on April 28.

Please join me in congratulating Grant Edwards, a Senior Social Studies Education Major, and Alexa Haley, a Senior History major, on being named History Students of the Month for April 2026.

According to the History faculty, Grant is a hardworking student who excels in class discussions. He also goes above and beyond to be kind and considerate to everyone he encounters. Grant is a thoughtful student who was recognized with an Honor Society award and served as a volunteer History Day judge.

The History faculty also notes that Alexa is a thoughtful student who consistently demonstrates strong analytical skills in class and produces insightful writing. She received an Honor Society award, served as a judge for History Day, and recently presented her research at the Social Science Research Symposium.

Congratulations, Grant and Alexa! We are proud of y’all’s outstanding contributions, dedication, and hard work!

We need historians because they turn information into insight.

From classrooms and boardrooms to museums and public policy settings, historians bring critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to make sense of complex information.

Those skills do not stay in one field. They travel, and they matter everywhere.

If you studied history, where has it taken you?

Join us on Thursday, April 23, for the NSU Department of Social Sciences Research Symposium in the Wilson Hall Banquet Room. History majors Mckinley Grimes, Crispin Klinger, Alexa Haley, and Abby Gonzalez will present recent research projects, along with other students in the Social Sciences. There will be door prizes.

Dr. Silver’s Public History class took a field trip to The Museum Broken Arrow to learn about how nonprofit museums operate, including their mission, organizational setup, and fundraising efforts.

Be sure to enroll early to ensure you can get into the classes you need to graduate on time! If you have questions about a course offered in the Spring or Fall, reach out to Dr. Farmer or the respective faculty member; they will be happy to answer them.

Save Your Spot. Summer and Fall 2026 Enrollment is open now for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman students!
Schedule an appointment with your advisor today at https://offices.nsuok.edu/advising/default.aspx.