History is the study of all human behavior at different times and in different places.
The student of history seeks to evaluate, understand, and analyze the record of the human experience. In this endeavor, diverse sources and methods are employed to reconstruct and interpret various aspects of the past. While providing an understanding of the past and its influence on the present, the study of history also imparts and nurtures the basic transferable skills of inquiry, analysis, and communication. The fundamental goal of the study of history is not only to help one understand human behavior over time and place but also to provide one with the abilities to ask relevant questions, draw meaningful conclusions from disparate data, and present conclusions clearly and cogently in oral and written forms. Recent studies by major American corporations indicate that these skills are more important to future success than any specific technical training.