The Honors Program in History is part of the Honors Program in the Colleges of The Arts and Sciences. The Honors Program in History emphasizes the development of research and writing skills, along with the acquisition of historical knowledge. The History Honors Program conforms to the History Major by developing knowledge of two or more cultures spanning chronological periods before and after 1750. The Honors Program in History is designed for exceptional students who wish to sharpen their writing, research, and analytical skills, for those who enjoy developing insights into how historians do their work, or for those who desire to enhance the quality of their educational experience. The Honors Program in History furnishes excellent preparation for graduate level work, for professional schools, including law school, and for careers in business and public service.
Honors students enjoy the opportunity to work as undergraduates with internationally known scholars.
Advanced training in foreign languages is important for all History Honors students. History honor's students are also strongly encouraged to attain such a level of proficiency in a second foreign language. There are two components to the History Honors Program. I The Major Program in History for Honors Students 1. All History Honors students will fulfill the requirements of the Undergraduate Program in History, plus the requirements listed below.