Recognizing that broad historical knowledge is the starting point for any form of social study, history forms the core of the major, enriched by perspectives and methods of other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Students study American history and culture, gain a basic understanding of Western Civilization since the Renaissance, and explore at least one non-European culture.
Students learn to research, write and teach about historical, social and cultural themes.
Recognizing that broad historical knowledge is the starting point for any form of social study, history forms the core of the major, enriched by perspectives and methods of other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Students study American history and culture, gain a basic understanding of Western Civilization since the Renaissance, and explore at least one non-European culture. Students learn to research, write and teach about historical, social and cultural themes. This focus serves to increase students' knowledge base and career opportunities. Is multicultural in its focus.