Mercer University is a private research university with its main campus in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance. It is classified as a "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
Mercer University's History Department in Macon, GA, United States, offers a dynamic program exploring the past and its influence on the present. It fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking through engaging coursework, research opportunities, and hands-on work with historical sources. Students develop essential skills like critical reading, discussion, analysis, and communication, preparing them for diverse paths. The department provides a Bachelor of Arts major requiring 33 hours and a 15-hour minor, emphasizing original research and historical argumentation. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in education, museums, archives, law, business, and government, or for further graduate study, equipped to understand complex contexts and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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