Legal lectures are sponsored at which leading attorneys including district attorneys, United States attorneys, judges, public officials and attorneys in private practice address the students on major issues in Law today. This program has produced an outstanding record of success in students obtaining admission to and graduating from law school. We are proud of the long list of graduates who have outstanding careers in law. History is the study of the progress of the human race from its beginnings to the present day. Historians describe and explain the rise and fall of the various civilizations that have existed or currently exist.
History is the basis of all knowledge and is the foundation of all areas of inquiry.
History provides an excellent opportunity to understand the world around you and develop the skills which will prepare you for careers in education, business, government, journalism, law and archival studies. At St. Francis, we believe in using the City, the Nation, and the entire globe as our extended campus and laboratory. We offer study abroad trips to China, Russia, Italy, Japan, Greece, Great Britain and semester and summer abroad programs in Ireland and Italy. Also offered are special workshops such as mock trials and model United Nations, as well as extensive internships with museums and historical societies. Students will benefit from visiting lecturers from the United Nations, as well as the political, governmental and academic worlds, which provide a diverse and dynamic set of perspectives and experiences.