History, B.A. - Public History Concentration

The Bachelor of Arts in History program focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the process of gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing evidence and theories about the history of humankind in particular civilizations, cultures and societies. Students are encouraged to follow either the U.S. History track or the International History track, but may select courses from either track. Interdisciplinary and research-based coursework prepares History Department to pursue graduate studies or a variety of careers in Education, Government, Foreign Service, Law, Research, Communications, Editing, Archival or Library Sciences.