The Department of History
at Cal State East Bay
We invite you to join a thriving community of students and scholars studying the past in order to shape our future. Our 150 History undergraduates and 30 graduate students, along with 20 faculty mentors, produce cutting-edge, award-winning historical research published in books, journals, and exhibits. Our degree programs prepare leaders for successful careers in education, historic preservation, law, public policy, and business. We offer maximum flexibility and genuine mentorship to students pursuing their college degrees, whether through fully online, hybrid, or in-person programs.
With Cal State East Bay's History degree programs, you can enjoy:
- Individualized education
- Exciting and unique courses
- Small class sizes
- Internships, publication, and conferences in a dynamic community
- Detailed references for advanced degree programs and jobs
- Maximum flexibility in completing your degree, including in fully online, hybrid, or in-person classes
- Accessible, timely advising and academic support
- Significant scholarships to reduce out-of-pocket costs
Important Links
Welcome to the History Department Website!
Our History Department website is designed to inform you about History degree programs and faculty and student contributions to history education.
Current students will also want to access the CSUEB Main Menu and MyCompass for the full range of university tools and support, including for financial aid, registration and enrollment, and Canvas.
Navigation
1. Cal State East Bay Main Navigation.
Both the desktop version and the mobile version of this website have two levels of navigation. First, there is the top navigation bar, the one that looks like this:
This navigation bar connects you with all Cal State East Bay pages. Each menu item, including the search funtion, will take you AWAY from the History Department's website and allows you to explore other departments and a host of other information. When you click on "Menu", you will see a large selection of links, including a top bar with links to MyCSUEB, the University Events Calendar, Blackboard, the Bookstore, Library, MyCompass, Email and the complete campus and staff directory.
2. History Department Navigation
To explore the pages within the History Department's website on a desktop computer, use the menu you see on the left hand side. On a phone, you can access the menu by clicking on the bar that looks like this:
On these pages you will find information specific to the history department. This includes details about our degree programs; information for future students, counselors and advisors; past and current student projects; scholarships; internships; the department calendar; faculty profiles, hours and contact information and much more!
Contact Us
Inquiries
All inquiries may be sent to history@csueastbay.edu
For the History Department Chair, please contact:
Dr. Bridget Ford
bridget.ford@csueastbay.edu
For the History Department Office Manager, please contact:
Mr. Donilon Alcantara
donilon.alcantara@csueastbay.edu