The department of History encourages all students to elect at least one course in History to acquire a historical perspective, which is essential to understanding the world today. To this end, the department offers courses that emphasize the development and interrelationship of cultures, ideas, and institutions.
In addition, the department offers its majors more intensive studies of historical and contemporary events and issues, using primary sources and/or field experience, as well as internships. These introduce the student to the methodologies needed in graduate school and in careers related to History. Among such careers are law, library science, journalism, teaching and government.
Program Outcomes
The student will:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the fields of American and World history
- Apply historical methodology to a significant research project
- Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking and presentation
- Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of career choices and graduate studies
