Frequently Asked Questions

 

What type of students excels in the History program?
This program is made for students who are not afraid of a challenge; a degree in History is rigorous and very rewarding.

What programs do students generally incorporate with a History major?
Students may desire to teach; these students earn their degree with a licensure in grades 6-12. Students may couple this degree with political science or legal studies

Is there a required project for students in the program?
Each student is required to complete a senior thesis. By completing the program and the required senior thesis, students will be well prepared to continue their studies on the graduate level or to begin a career in teaching, foreign service or the government. Special grants sometimes allow for students to work with a professor on a research project.

What other opportunities are available to students?
Students interested in studying abroad have the opportunity to participate in the Worrell Honors Program, which takes students to study in Munich and Germany every May Term.