History

Daniel J. Walther, Chair; Terrence J. Lindell; Erika L. Lindgren

Program goals:

To develop skills for perceptive reading, critical thinking, summarizing, and intelligent articulation.
To develop the ability to use and conduct research in primary materials.
To develop an awareness and appreciation of other cultures.
To expose students to a wide variety of historical approaches.
To develop an awareness of the ethical questions faced by practicing historians.
To demonstrate knowledgeable oral communication and information literacy skills.
To prepare American and world history education majors in their area of content for student teaching.
To help students deal with the present and future by studying the past patterns and trends of human activity.

The one-month May Term allows study through off-campus trips such as HI 212 Castles and Cathedrals or HI 320 Investigating Germany’s Past Abroad . Internships provide experience in the growing field of public history. A concentration in public history is an option for students pursuing the history major .

An honors in history designation is noted on the academic transcript for students who successfully complete HI 462 Honors Research Seminar with a “B” or higher and maintain both a major and cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Programs

History, B.A.

History Minor

History Teaching

For additional information on teaching majors and endorsements, see Education Department listings.

History Endorsement (K-8)

Social Studies Endorsement (K-8)