Department of History

Katherine Royer, Ph.D., Chair

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

Professors: Carroll, B., Regalado, Sanchez-Walker, Wang, Weikart
Associate Professor: Garone, Royer

Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in History
Minor in World History
Master of Arts in History with a concentration for secondary school teachers
Liberal Studies degree concentration in History
Social Sciences degree concentration in History

History provides a general background for studying the humanities or social sciences and understanding the contemporary world. Preparation in history is especially useful for careers which require careful judgment on the basis of limited evidence, such as the United States Foreign Service, journalism, and law, as well as teaching and a variety of civil service functions.

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.

Liberal Studies concentration in History

Please refer to the Liberal Studies section of the catalog.

Social Sciences concentration in History

Please refer to the Social Sciences program section of the catalog.

Program Learning Outcomes

Develop skills in critical thinking and analysis
Locate primary sources and secondary sources in all forms
Analyze and understand the main interpretations of the secondary sources
Analyze and understand the importance of the historical context for primary sources
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Cite sources properly
Demonstrate the ability to perceive a given event from more than one cultural perspective