The location of our university in the nation's capital enriches the study of history in ways that go far beyond the obvious benefits for those who specialize in U.S. history.

 Pursuing a degree in history or anthropology at Catholic University provides a unique opportunity to take advantage of all that the city of Washington, D.C., has to offer. Our nation’s capital is a city of global consequence that offers resources on a global scale. Our connections with embassies, libraries, museums, archives, and international academic and cultural organizations give our students unparalleled access to research opportunities, documents, artifacts, and experts whose specialties span a broad scope of history. In addition to being a rich resource for academic research, DC also provides countless internship opportunities in areas relevant to the study of history and anthropology, including policy studies, health care and environmental research, preservation, community development, and international development.

For example, students in our department take full advantage of the boundless resources of the Smithsonian Institution museums, including the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian, and many others within a 10-minute Metro ride from the Catholic University campus. The Library of Congress is another incomparable resource for students. The halls of Congress and numerous public and private agencies offer abundant internship opportunities. And the city abounds with diverse cultural, sports, entertainment, and dining opportunities that enrich students' lives in many ways.

Studying history and anthropology in this context opens doors to these incredible opportunities, enriching student’s academic experience and providing them with the real-world experience and connections for success in careers in business and government, media and technology, healthcare, non-profits, libraries and public history, and cultural resource management.

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