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History

Department of History
College of Arts and Letters
Hagg-Sauer Hall 218-755-2880

Faculty

Dr. Mary Hrenchir (Chair), Dr. Elizabeth Dunn, Dr. Brendan McManus, Dr. Thomas Murphy

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 includes historical foundation courses in American, European, and Asian history, and addresses national and international topics and issues through specialized courses on Ancient Greece and Rome, the American West, Modern China, women and history, the 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 the emphasis in history. These students can increase their depth of understanding in the field and their employability by also completing the B.S. History major.

Preparation

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.
Recommended High School Courses
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology

Second Majors and Minors

Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their major.

Career Directions

Government Service
Historian
Historical Society Consultant/Director
History Writer/Editor
Intelligence Data Analyst
International Service Officer
Legislative Researcher
Teacher
Graduate Study

Credit Requirement

Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.

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