The History Major E ach generation reinterprets history in terms of its own experience and particular interest.
History is a living body of knowledge, the collected and organized record of humanity.
The study of history provides a means for interpreting the present as well as the past by instilling an appreciation of how cultures develop the relationship between change and continuity. In addition, the College offers several opportunities for history majors to pursue studies outside the regular course curriculum. The fact that the College is on part of the site of colonial St. Mary s City, and that materials of an archaeological and historical nature associated with it are readily available, provides interested students with a unique opportunity to study this field. Programs are also available to enable students to travel abroad for study in foreign countries Great Britain, France, and China, for example. Internships and independent study are other ways in which history majors can enrich their historical studies.