History

History and History with Secondary Teacher Certification**

A Bachelor of Arts degree in History provides a general understanding of the complex factors that influence human behavior. The discipline of history is a central pillar of a liberal arts education playing an essential role in helping students to think critically and in developing their ability to communicate complex ideas. History graduates are expected to be proficient in written and oral communication, conscientious and exacting in research, and thoroughly grounded in the skills of analysis and interpretation. Graduates have ultimately pursued careers in a wide variety of fields from education to public service. Moreover, history remains among the premier pre-professional degrees for students intending to study law or medicine.

**This Program has been deactivated and is currently in a teach-out. We are no longer accepting students into this Major.