History - Major

The Department of History and Political Science is committed to developing in students an understanding of the importance of the past in human experience.  This past serves as a foundation and frame of reference for their pursuit of knowledge in the classroom and in the wider world.  Students gain a sophisticated awareness of the discipline of history, discovering that it is more than mere fact gathering; it involves multiple methods and interpretations of the past.  Finally, the department’s goal is that all majors will engage in the dynamic study of history by developing their own insights and interpretations of the past.

The History Program can be combined with Inclusive or Adolescence teacher certification for students pursuing careers in education.  Students from a variety of majors may also wish to pursue a minor in history.

A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required for student teaching.