Oct 16, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Department of History


Katherine Royer, Ph.D., Chair

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

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

Associate Professor: Garone

Assistant Professor: Wolfe-Hunnicutt

Bachelor of Arts in History 
Minor in History 
Minor in World History 
Master of Arts in History 
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

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