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2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Department of History


Chair
Thomas Buoye

Professors
Joseph C. Bradley
Kristen Oertel
Andrew Grant Wood

Associate Professors
Jonathan Arnold
Thomas Buoye
Brian Hosmer
Jan Doolittle Wilson

Assistant Professor
Jeremy Kuzmarov

For more information about degree offerings by the faculty of history, visit the Department of History webpage.

The history major exposes students to a range of historical issues and problems, and develops the fundamental skills necessary to the practice of the historian’s craft. It allows a level of specialization that promotes an appreciation of the complexity of human affairs and the difficulties involved in their interpretation. The history major challenges the intellect, inspires the imagination, and stimulates analytical thinking. Historical knowledge provides a valuable background for students considering careers in law, journalism, library and museum work, education, business, and local, state, national, and international public service. Students of history contribute anywhere that a knowledge of domestic and foreign affairs is required, and, of course, to the profession of historical research and teaching.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate understanding in several areas of history;
  • Demonstrate a range of critical thinking skills transferable to a wide range of careers;
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the complexity of human affairs and the difficulties involved in their interpretation; and
  • Perform research and demonstrate oral and written communication skills.

Programs

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    Courses

      History