History
The Department offers courses covering all areas of the world and all periods of history. The breadth of its course offerings, as well as its faculty, allow the Department to incorporate diverse approaches and methodologies including social, cultural, political, intellectual, diplomatic, and military, as well as oral and quantitative history.
The study of history prepares students for a variety of careers and it provides an excellent groundwork for graduate work in many fields. Through the analytical investigation of evidence and the clear presentation of findings, history courses help students develop the ability to examine broad questions and discuss them in a creative and intelligent manner.
Directly related careers include teaching at all levels, public and private archive management, as well as work in museums, government and private agencies, and in historical societies and sites. Indirectly related careers include government service, editing, freelance writing, the clergy, law, communication, military service, and business. Such careers value the ability to write logically and concisely, to research a topic, to evaluate sources, and to present findings clearly in oral and written form. All of these skills can be obtained through an undergraduate degree in history.