HISTBA - History

Bachelor of Arts

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Undergraduate

Combine a fascination with the past, a love of reading and an appreciation for the complexities of the human experience with this widely applicable degree. History is a field of study that touches every corner of the globe and stretches back in time thousand of years. Students are encouraged to embrace their curiosity to pursue an individualized course of learning in this Bachelor of Arts program. Classwork balances the examination of the documented past with an evaluation of competing historic interpretations. Students enjoy opportunities to specialize their degree with internships at museums and historical institutions, as well as study abroad programs. Upon graduation, students pursue a diverse variety of professions, armed with skills such as critical thinking, writing, public speaking and problem-solving.

- Write clear, well-organized prose.
- Conduct historical research, including appropriate use of primary sources, to provide properly documented evidence to support an argument.
- Recognize and evaluate competing historical interpretations.