Students in the history minor program study the growth and development of human society from political, social, economic and cultural aspects. This program covers the history of Europe, the U.S., Asia, Latin America and Africa. Courses are designed to give students both breadth and depth in understanding today's complex world.
History is a discipline that constantly adopts new techniques of analysis and new ways of gathering and presenting information. Students of history learn to use and create digital media, to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and to present their findings in compelling ways to all kinds of audiences.
History majors are in demand. They know how to find and evaluate evidence, form arguments and present analysis. These skills are essential to careers in law, business, education, medicine and government.