Baylor University's History Department in Waco, Texas, provides a comprehensive exploration of the human past through its range of undergraduate and graduate programs. These programs are carefully designed to cultivate essential skills like critical thinking, strong research abilities, and a deep understanding of historical events and their lasting influence across various regions and time periods. The department is home to a distinguished faculty, recognized for their expertise across diverse historical fields, offering students valuable mentorship and guidance. Committed to academic excellence and fostering a vibrant intellectual atmosphere, the department effectively prepares students for a wide array of career paths or further academic pursuits, equipping them with highly transferable skills.
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Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. The university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin. As of fall 2021, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 (undergraduate 15,191, graduate 5,435). It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in NCAA Division I.
