Department of History and Philosophy
College of Liberal Arts
The Department of History and Philosophy welcomes you to its home page. Here we introduce our talented and student-friendly faculty, our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and our organizations, clubs, events, activities, and projects.
History is a pathway to the future
The Department of History and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in which students are introduced to the study of humanity’s vast and diversified past. From early pre-history beginnings of civilization to the impact of political, economic, and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean to the modern Civil Rights Movement… cultural events that significantly shaped the world as we know it today. Within the department’s core fields of African Diaspora, U.S. History, Global History, Public History, and Social and Cultural History, our diverse faculty teach classes on African American History, Women’s History, Africa, and the Caribbean, and courses on Ethics and Logic.
It is the expectation that upon earning their degree, graduates will be equipped with the skill sets in research, proficient writing techniques, verbal expression as well as critical, creative, and analytical thinking to succeed in a variety of careers.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
LEARN BY DOING
The Department of History and Philosophy offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching. This program combines history and education courses which will enable students to meet the requirements to become licensed educators.
The department also offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program that prepares students who seek professional employment in government agencies, law, media entertainment, education, and archives…just to name a few.
A minor in History is also available.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
During their course of study and beyond, students will:
- Contribute to historical knowledge through original and ethical research using primary and secondary sources.
- Analyze scholarly historical texts and synthesize multiple historical works.
- Create historical arguments and narratives.
- Communicate their historical research clearly, in oral and written form.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Majors in the Department of History and Philosophy have a plethora of career options after receiving their degree:
| Park ranger | Reporter | Librarian | Museum archivist |
| History professor | Historian | Writer or editor | Researcher |
Study History, Increase Your Marketability!
Employment opportunities for History majors are endless.. Even students in other disciplines (e.g., mass communication, education, political science, biology, etc.) study history to increase their marketability in America’s evolving workplaces. By obtaining a knowledgeable background of significant historical and cultural events, graduates can enter into the workforce with a better understanding and expectations of their positions and the agencies they work for. For example, historians can serve at the federal, state and local government levels as analysts, researchers, advisors, and diplomats. Other opportunities are found at museums, archives, and historical societies.
For more information on considering a degree and/or career in History, please view the following articles:
- “Jobs for History Majors: How Your Classroom Skills Open Real-World Career Paths” by Bifei Wang (Extern.com)
- “Why Study History?” by Peter N. Stearns (American Historical Association – historians.org)
- “25 Important Reasons to Study History: Building Knowledge and Critical Skills (Collegenp.com).
- “History is Not a Useless Major: Fighting Myths with Data“ by Paul B. Sturtevant in Perspectives on History.
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READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2191.
We look forward to meeting with you and assisting you on how our degree programs can help you achieve your future goals.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
