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Academic Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Academic Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History, Minor


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Introduction

The discipline of history is central to the liberal arts; it draws on and contributes to neighboring fields, such as political science, literature, philosophy and the arts, to name but a few. History is essential to an understanding of the evolutionary nature of the institutions and values that have not only shaped the past but inform the present. The study of history prepares students for a wide range of professions, including law, government, archival and museum work, professions in travel and teaching.

Program Learning Outcomes

Provide students with a broad range of offerings in various fields of history

●      Teach majors to conduct creative and comprehensive research projects

●      Read historical materials with discernment

●      Engage in critical analysis from a historical perspective

●      Write polished communicative prose

Minor Requirements: 20 Credits


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