<p>Hey I was thinking of getting a major in european history, another in U.S. history (if the school I go to offers a double major) and a minor in politics. So far my top choices are Binghamton, UNC Chapel Hill, UMD College Park, American University and Gettysberg. Any other recommendations?</p>
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<p>Gettysburg is supposed to be very good for history. It really depends on your stats, though. George Washington would be a good D.C, option is you have the scores. Visit a small liberal arts college and one of the large schools like Maryland to figure out if you want to add more small places or more large places.</p>
<p>Thanks, and what about the Ivies cause I was thinking of applying to at least one. Any recommendations?</p>
<p>Almost all undergrad history programs require a major to take at least one course in each of American, European, and Non-Western History. In addition, usually one course must be in pre-modern history (say, before 1600). Many programs encourage or require a concentration of 3-4 courses on a specific theme (e.g., war & revolution, colonialism, etc), a geographic area, or a chronological period. There is no history major specifically in European History or American History as such. There are good reasons for encouraging coursework across a number of geographic regions and chronological periods, primarily to give a comparative perspective.</p>
<p>Many universities offer a major in American Studies which combines American History, American Literature, etc. Harvard offers a major in History + Literature, which often focuses on a particular geographic area, depending on one’s interests.</p>
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<p>At the undergrad, nearly every Ivy, Ivy-level university except the hardcore engineering schools, public Ivies like UVA, topflight LACs like Oberlin, and many other universities in the top 100 have strong European/American history programs. </p>
<p>If you have a definite focus within US/European history, I’d look at the history department website of each university/college you’re thinking of applying to to see if they offer courses/Professors in the areas you’re interested in.</p>