HISTORY

History is the study of the past.  History can be extremely valuable to many areas of study including  preprofessional preparation because it gives the student a sense of perspective as to many legal, artistic, scientific, economic, political, social, and technological paths which mankind has already traveled.

Students interested in history should enjoy writing, perseverance, curiosity, and research as well as demonstrate success in history, humanities, and English.  In addition to a normal college preparatory program, helpful high school courses include a competitive balance of English, mathematics, history, economics, art, music, science, and foreign language.  Students should also have experienced writing a research paper.

Most history programs require supplementary general education (English, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, humanities, etc.) in a liberal arts environment.  Typical history courses include introduction to United States and European History, World and Regional Geography, Non-Western Cultures, American Social History, England under the Tudors, Russia to 1917, and American Diplomatic History.

Job placement requirements vary depending on the area of study and past experience.  Many history jobs are tied to teaching and university and government grant programs.  However, history majors are frequent applicants to positions in financial services, banking, marketing, and insurance.




