Nearly all teaching in the department is done by full time, tenure track faculty. This ensures quality course offerings from faculty who are influencing scholarship and invested in the institution and its students. The faculty is committed to cultivating the kind of undergraduate experience that is generally associated with a small liberal arts institution, including access to small classes and to professors who are dedicated teachers and scholars. The department's annual survey of our graduating majors consistently shows how much our students value the high quality of teaching in their History courses.
The History major offers students the opportunity to study a subject they love while honing those skills most valued by employers as well as graduate and professional programs, including business and law. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, research, and effective communication skills. As part of their program of study, History majors are encouraged to pursue "beyond the classroom" experiences that offer them valuable opportunities to demonstrate and reflect on their abilities to think independently and creatively.
