The Department of History and Philosophy offers a history major for the Bachelor of Arts degree. It also offers minors in both history and philosophy which are open to all students.

UVA-Wise graduates with history or philosophy degrees have pursued successful careers in law, journalism, teaching, museums, archives, historic sites, government service, and business.

Join us on Facebook

Special Programs 

• Appalachian Warfare
• Medieval-Renaissance Conference 
• Public History at UVa-Wise
• Minor in Women's Studies

Links for Students and Faculty

• Historical Research on the Web
• Philosophy on the Web
• Famous History Majors
• About Graduate School

Department Chair

Thomas M. Costa 
Professor of History
Zehmer Hall 219
(276) 376-4573
tmc5a@uvawise.edu

Department Secretary

Rhonda Bentley
Zehmer Hall 131
(276) 376-4586
rks3c@uvawise.edu