Bachelor of Arts in History

The Faculty of the History program seeks to prepare students for citizenship and leadership in the community. This Faculty also seeks to develop its programs to serve community needs in the areas of social and economic development, history, culture, and social problems.

Upon completing a bachelor’s degree in History, students will be expected:

• To be knowledgeable of major historical themes, developments, and events;
• To read, interpret, and evaluate historical evidence carefully and analytically;
• To develop skills in conducting independent historical research, including the ability to define a historical problem, locate appropriate evidence, organize information logically, and articulate findings clearly; and
• To express their historical analyses clearly and persuasively both in written and oral forms.

Bachelor of Arts degrees may be obtained with a major or minor in History.

The History program offers courses for either a general knowledge of the history of civilization or for a special knowledge of particular topics and limited time periods. Indispensable to the educated individual, an understanding of history embraces both the development of states and social and cultural institutions. As the story and interpretation of human experience and achievements, the study of history gives perspective to related subjects in the humanities and social sciences.

Students may major in History to gain historical knowledge, to acquire the historical method, to pursue research interests, or to prepare for a career in teaching, the professions or government service.

No additional language requirement exists for students majoring or minoring in history. Majors, however, are encouraged to complete at least two years of a relevant language.
All History majors must meet the requirements of one of the following tracks and should seek faculty advisement within their respective track:

The History track emphasizes the accumulation of in depth knowledge in multiple fields of historical inquiry as well as considerable training and practice in historical research, analysis and writing. This track is recommended for students who plan to work in professional fields that require research, writing and analysis or for students who plan to use the history degree as a step towards law school or graduate studies in fields such as History, Anthropology, English Literature, Political Science, and Business.

The History for Education track consists of similar course requirements to the History track but additionally ensures that students acquire the knowledge needed to meet the national content standards for Secondary Education Social Studies. Students will complete coursework in the fields of History, Political Science and Geography. Students who choose this track should double major in education, complete the BA + program, or obtain a Master’s in Teaching after graduation.

 

History Major Track - Student Advisement Form

History for Education Track - Student Advisement Form

History Minor Track - Student Advisement Form

 

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