History
Mission of the History Degree Program
The History program is designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts education by creating an environment for students to develop academic skills in understanding American culture and history as well as those of other societies across the globe. The History program is committed to preparing thoughtful citizens and productive members of a global society by embracing both broad and "deep" content knowledge, pedagogical innovation, and the use of technology. The program is organized to prepare students for advanced study in history and law as well as careers in education, public history, government, research and other professions that require History's flexible skills set.
Goals of the History Program:
- provide general studies courses for the General Education curriculum;
- provide core courses leading to the B.A. Degree in History; prepare students for career opportunities and graduate studies in the fields of history, political science, public administration, public history, global studies, geography, law, and teaching in public and private schools through a minor in Secondary Education (Social Studies).