Majoring in History at UTA begins in the classroom, with a wide selection of courses, offered each semester at hours accessible to both traditional and non-traditional students. From introductory survey classes in United States history to specialized upper-division courses, students find a variety of subjects which suit their interests and career goals.

Studying History at the University of Texas at Arlington prepares students for a variety of careers, including teaching at the elementary, secondary, or college level, law, public and government service, publishing, museum work, law enforcement, diplomacy, research, and many others. Students may choose one of four specializations within the major as they work toward a B.A. degree in History. Areas of particular interest (such as minority studies, women's studies, geography, southwestern studies, medieval studies, or classics), may be used as further specializations or minors, in conjunction with a History degree plan.

The History Department at UTA consists of 26 scholars who have earned their Ph.D.'s from distinguished universities across the country. History faculty are actively involved in research, publication, and professional organizations. Department members play an important part in the life of the university and the larger community, as advisors, speakers, and experts on historical topics.

UTA’s History faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and have won awards for their work with students as classroom instructors, counselors, and organizational advisors. History faculty are available to advise students about degree plans, course selections, career options, and graduate and professional programs.

Students may see History undergraduate advisors during office hours or by appointment, in University Hall Room 201, or they may consult any History faculty member for more specialized assistance (see faculty directory). The History Office (phone 817-272-2861) is open during business hours, and evening appointments for advising can be arranged by contacting the departmental staff.

Beyond formal coursework, students may become involved in several history-related activities through the UTA History Department. The UTA chapter of the national History honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, is an award-winning organization which sponsors speakers on historical topics and plans social events for undergraduate and graduate History students and faculty. Each spring semester, the Webb Lectures series brings to campus distinguished historians, whose lectures are attended by undergraduates and other members of the university community. The excellent library resources of UTA, including special collections in the history of the Southwest and the history of cartography, are available to students for their research projects dealing with the history of this region.