History

History: American History (United States); Asian History; European History; History and Philosophy of Science and Technology; History, General; History, Other; Military History; Public/Applied History

History

Description

History is the study of past human experience. Through the use of secondary and primary documents and other artifacts, students gain an active appreciation of the past in order to better understand present events and conditions. In studying history, the student develops the ability to think critically, evaluate evidence objectively, and express knowledge clearly and forcefully to others. The career possibilities for history majors are not especially plentiful for those students interested in teaching on the college level, but there are many other avenues that a history major may explore, making it among the most popular college major programs.

Plan of study

The plan of study begins with a firm grounding in written English skills and courses in the humanities and the social sciences including not only history and government, but also anthropology, political science, psychology, and sociology. At the upper-division level, students may specialize in the history of an area (e.g., America, Europe, or Asia) or in a period of history (e.g., the Greco-Roman era, the Middle Ages, the American Revolution, or sixteenth-century Japan). Extensive independent research is required, often culminating with a long senior project of the student’s choosing.

Expect to take

Introduction to psychology, European history, historical analysis, medieval Europe, history of India, ancient China, the Middle East in history, political science, anthropology, sociology.

Suggested high school subjects

English (particularly reading and writing skills), mathematics including algebra, science including biology, computer literacy, foreign language, social studies (AP preferred).

General interest areas

Law, research, anthropology.

Some career possibilities

Archivist
Journalist
Political scientist
College professor
Lawyer
Reporter
Editor
Librarian
Research historian
Historian
Museum curator
Secondary school teacher
Intelligence analyst

Some related majors

Afro-american studies
Classics
International relations
American studies
Comparative literature
Political science
Area studies
English literature
Secondary education
Art history/appreciation

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