History Program at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ
"Job specific skills can be taught, but teaching how to learn is a much larger and more difficult investment in workplace personnel, and the results can be mixed. Liberal arts majors, such as those who study history, have been trained to learn," says History professor Matthew Berg. And at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, you'll learn about history in the individualized setting that only a small, liberal arts university can provide.," says History professor Matthew Berg. And at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, you'll learn about history in the individualized setting that only a small, liberal arts university can provide.
To understand why wars started or religions spread, you’ll analyze historical documents, assess the utility of a given source, and consider the context of a given time and place. After foundational classes in United States and global history and geography, you might explore the changing role of women in Catholic Latin America, study genocides throughout time, or learn about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. With the wide variety of classes and flexible schedule, you can customize your degree to focus on a region, time period, or theme. Many students choose to pair history with another major, like political science, English, economics, or philosophy.