Department of History

Richard C. Weikart, Ph.D., Chair
Bret Carroll, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director

Office: Bizzini Hall 118
Phone: (209) 667-3238

Professors: Carroll, B., Regalado, Stefanco, Taniguchi, Weikart
Associate Professors: Royer, Sanchez-Walker, Wang
Assistant Professors: David, Garone

Graduate Programs in the Department of History:

Master of Arts in History  with a concentration in International Relations and a concentration for Secondary School Teachers

Mission Statement:

The History Department promotes critical thinking and effective communication skills in analyzing the past and its interpretations.

The Department of History supports the concept of international education and encourages students to investigate opportunities for overseas study described in the Global Affairs section of the catalog.

Teaching Credentials

Students interested in teaching history at the secondary level should consider the single subject credential program in the Social Sciences, as described in this catalog.

Master’s Degree programs

There are three degree programs within the Master of Arts, History :

1. Master of Arts — for persons interested in pursuing the study of history for college teaching or for other purposes. Students who plan to study for the Ph.D. are required to learn to read one foreign language and advised to complete a master’s thesis.
2. Secondary School Teachers Concentration M.A. — for persons with valid secondary teaching credentials. Considered a terminal degree.
3. International Relations Concentration M.A. — of particular interest to those wishing to supplement their professional training in certain civil service careers, and those desiring an interdisciplinary background for teaching. It requires reading competency in one foreign language.