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History

College of Arts and Letters
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MR. SCHNABEL(CHAIR), DR. HRENCHIR, DR. THOMAIDIS, DR. WALSH

Areas of Study

History is the record of past events, including the stories of societies and individual people whose acts, whether noble, common, or foolish, altered the human pattern of living. Historians study and analyze history in order to appreciate and understand the past, to bring perspective to the present, and to plan for the future.

The History curriculum provides historical foundation through courses such as the History of America, of Europe and of Asia, and addresses national and international topics and issues through specialized courses such as Ancient Greece and Rome, The American West, Modern China, Women and History, American Civil War and Reconstruction, and Religion in America.

History majors are encouraged to study a foreign language, and to travel/study abroad. A bachelor's degree in history is excellent preparation for law school, the seminary, and graduate study.

Note: The State of Minnesota does not grant a separate license for teaching history at the secondary level. Students wishing to teach history in secondary schools should complete the Social Studies Major, B.S., Teacher Licensure and elect Emphasis E, History. These students can increase their depth of understanding in the field and their employability by also completing the B.S. History major.

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