HISTORY

Why Study History?

History is the narrative of the recorded past.  It provides knowledge about the human condition and enriches cultural literacy.  Understanding people, places, and events through time informs a sense of continuity and change.  It also cultivates the skills of research, writing, reading, speaking, analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving.

History majors acquire an education that promotes citizenship and personal enrichment while preparing them for a wide rage of professional career goals.  The History program helps to prepare majors for graduate or law school as well as public service and private sector careers.  Internship opportunities are available.

Career Opportunities

• Appointive or elective political office
• Congressional staffs
• Historical societies and museums
• Television
• Business opportunities requiring liberal arts background
• Lobbying
• Public relations
• Social work
• Teaching
• Journalism
• Law

Degrees

• Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in History
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies
  

Minors

History minor

Courses

• Courses offered
• Catalog Course Descriptions

Faculty Link

• Brad Lookingbill, Professor of History

• Michael Polley, Associate Professor of History

• David S. Karr, Assistant Professor of History                       

Student Organizations & Activities

Phi Alpha Theta

Resources

Stafford Library
History Reference Links

This page last updated 08/20/08