Bachelor of Arts in History

Faculty: Professors S. Chaney (coordinator) and Assistant Professor Kieffer

The history program offers students the opportunity to study the major institutions, ideologies, philosophies, politics, culture, social features, religious beliefs, and the art and literature contributing to the development of the United States, and European and world societies. An informed awareness of historical developments will prepare students for a diverse range of careers as well as for lives of action and contribution in contemporary society. Students’ learning goals in the history program involve three principle areas: critical thinking skills, communication skills, and material knowledge.

Bachelor of Arts - History Program Goals

Enriches Knowledge
Students earning the B.A. in History demonstrate a basic understanding of major events, developments, ideas, institutions, and people in world, US, and European history.

Students earning the B.A. in History demonstrate the ability to situate historical events in geographic and chronological contexts, distinguishing the past from the present. 

Thinks Critically
Students earning the B.A. in History demonstrate the ability to describe past events and developments from multiple perspectives using diverse and sometimes conflicting sources.

Students earning the B.A. in History demonstrate the ability to locate and distinguish between primary and secondary sources and evaluate the perspectives and claims expressed in both.

Communicates Effectively
Students earning the B.A. in History demonstrate the ability to compose evidence-based historical narratives and arguments in a variety of media that are appropriate for the audience and context.