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 help students deal with the present and future by studying the past patterns and trends of human activity.
Internships provide experience in the growing field of public history.
History Teaching For teaching endorsements, see Education Department listings. The women's studies minor is interdisciplinary. It focuses on gender as a significant variable in scholarly inquiry and in understanding the experiences of women and men in various social, historical, and cultural settings. To develop an interdisciplinary perspective on issues related to gender. To explore the influence of feminist analysis and practice.