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. CSC and the surrounding area offer many direct opportunities for study. Offers a very high level of interaction between professors and students and among students. Offers pre-certification students the opportunity to work with master Social Studies teachers in local schools.