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

History (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Education, training, library, management, legal occupation, sales, office and administrative support, business operations, financial services, transportation, community and social services, media

American History Education (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Middle school and high school teacher

World History Education (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Middle school and high school teacher

Digital History (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Archivist, museum curator, web designer, programmer, librarian, educator

Law  (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Lawyer, judge, government service

Library Science (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Librarian, associate editor, government records analyst, archivist, knowledge management specialist, information architect

Public History/Museum Studies (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Historic site interpreters, archivists, curators, exhibit designers, museum educators, museum and historical society directors, historic preservationists, public historians

Seminary (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Ordained ministry

Student Affairs (click link for more information and sample course grid)
Admissions officers, adult basic education managers, athletic director, college registrars, continuing education directors, directors of admissions, directors of student services (accessibility, counseling, student organizations, safety, spiritual life, facilities, career services, conduct, athletics, residence life, administrative, involvement, diversity and inclusion), deans of students

Mission Statement
The Wartburg College History Department is committed to helping students discern and prepare to live out their calling

Core Values
Integrity
Honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas are essential for success in life.  They form the foundations of relationships and communities, which is especially important as we carry out our role as citizens in our personal and professional lives.

Intellectual Curiosity
The history department believes in, promotes, and encourages individuals’ lifelong passion for understanding the world around them – both past and present.  It is through the process of questioning and seeking answers that we can make our world a better place.

Deep Thinking
The history program provides students with opportunities to not only study the past, but also to reflect on the purposes of such study, the meaning of history in our lives, and the uses of history in our world.  We firmly believe that an understanding of history is fundamental to understanding who, what, and why we are.

Diversity
We live and work in a world filled with a variety of human experiences and perspectives, as have humans in every age.  The history program explores diversity in past settings as a way of promoting understanding of and valuing of this variety and preparing students to live in a diverse world.

Collaboration
Working together and supporting our intellectual and physical endeavors builds respect, civility, collegiality, and understanding.  Collaboration provides models for mentorship, develops necessary skills, and enables us to reach our full potential.

Community Engagement
We are committed to engaging in our communities in a positive manner that leads to respect, growth, and mutual betterment.  Our communities are varied and encompass our personal, professional, and civic lives.