Field trips to many of the major local cultural, historical and political institutions and sites, including museums, operas and theater, allow us to make New York City our extended campus. See the detailed descriptions of the course sequences and courses . You will take courses in ancient, medieval, Renaissance and Reformation history, history of the United States, European history, African History, Asian History and Latin American History. In addition, you will take courses in Political Science, Sociology, and Economics, as well as the Core Curriculum. Students who major in History can utilize their electives to develop minors or concentrations in business, education or other areas in the Liberal Arts.
Majors can engage in study abroad programs and study tours to various countries.
They can pursue in depth study of European History, Latin American History or United States History. The minor in History introduces the student to the field and provides knowledge to pursue careers in business, journalism, law, education, government and archival studies. Social Studies is an inter-disciplinary field that encompasses the knowledge and methods of History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics. Through Social Studies, these four disciplines are synthesized in a meaningful way. The Social Studies major allows you to choose from over 75 courses in History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics.