I am always ready to answer any questions that you might have. You may find answers to common questions about the major listed below. The answer to the first question is that history is a very broad subject including everything that has happened in the past. Because of its breadth, the study of history prepares a person for a considerable number of occupations and professions. The second question is even more important, since making a living is only part of one's life.
History is the collective experience of mankind.
It provides perspective and knowledge which helps us understand the present and it presents a hope that we may avoid mistakes made in the past. As the most wide-ranging of all academic disciplines, history helps satisfy the curious mind which is not content with the present, but must query the past and attempt to peer into the future. The History Department offers a variety of programs for students interested in studying, researching or learning how to teach the past. In addition to the traditional undergraduate History Major , students may adopt a program of study which includes a History Minor or may choose to pursue a Social Studies Major with an emphasis in History. The faculty also offer specialized Honors courses for advanced undergraduate majors in History.