• To develop skills for perceptive reading, critical thinking, summarizing, and intelligent articulation.
• To develop the ability to use and conduct research in primary materials
• To develop an awareness and appreciation for other cultures
• To expose students to a wide variety of historical approaches
• To develop an awareness of the ethical questions faced by practicing historians
• To help students deal with the present and future by studying the past patterns and trends of human activity.

The History Department offers the following majors, minors and endorsements. Each of the majors offers a link to a checklist to assist students in planning their major. For additional information about endorsements, visit the Education Department.

Majors

• History Major - Checklist (PDF)
• American History Teaching Major (7-12) - Checklist (PDF)
• World History Teaching Major (7-12) - Checklist (PDF)

Minors and Endorsements

• History Minor
  
  
• American History Minor Endorsement For Social Science Teaching Majors (7-12)
• World History Minor Endorsement For Social Science Teaching Majors (7-12)
• American History Endorsement (7-12)
• World History Endorsement (7-12)
• History Endorsement (K-6)