History

What We Emphasize

We have two majors:

• History, which focuses on the past in a variety of contexts

• Political Science, which studies political behavior and political values

Though each discipline is unique, there is often a natural overlap between the two, and the goal of our department for each major is the same:

We want to instill in you the ability to think and create your own answers about questions and problems posed by society -- past and present.

How We Teach

• More than 80 years of combined teaching experience in our department
• Every professor in our department has a Ph.D. degree
• The relatively small size of our department allows personal attention for students
• The commitment of our faculty members enhances the educational experience
• Students learn in an intellectual environment that encourages dialogues, discussions, and debates, regardless of political philosophy or persuasion

What You’ll Learn

• Our classroom activities include lectures, discussion, and computer work
• Outside the classroom, you'll learn and grow from your participation in:
  • Field trips
  • History Club
  • Pre-Law Society
  • An opportunity to work on political campaigns for the candidates of your choice
• Juniors and seniors can arrange internships, which typically open the door to many varied experiences
• You may have an opportunity to work in city planning or another government office
• Many students attend professional meetings with faculty members to network and learn about career options available to them

 How You’ll Benefit

• Many of our graduates go on to law school or graduate school in such areas as History or Public Administration
• Historically, our students have enjoyed an acceptance rate of over 90 percent
• Ultimate career choices have included:
  • Law
  • International relations
  • Intelligence work
  • State and federal government positions
  • Various corporate positions for companies like IBM and General Electric
  • The U.S. Armed Forces
  • Stock brokerage firms, and
  • Teaching