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The past has shaped our current world and has impacted every community and individual. Through the study of history, we learn about and evaluate human actions, ideas, goals and relationships. A historical perspective enables us to place politics, scientific discoveries, cultural advancements and global events in context. What might seem cliché is profoundly true: in order to make the best decisions for the present and the future, we must truly understand the past.
You’ll learn how to:
The foundation of a history major’s study at Scranton is U.S. and European history, which are both taken in the first year. Through major electives, students are encouraged to choose courses in areas of history that interest them.
In a required sophomore seminar, “The Craft of the Historian,” students focus on how historians gather and document sources, find evidence and analyze information. History majors utilize these procedures through research projects and their continued undergraduate study. Seniors are also required to take a seminar in their final year.
For art and music history minors, you’ll have the opportunity to visit museums in New York City and Philadelphia.
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Many students pursue advanced degrees in history or other subjects. Others go directly into the workforce. Scranton has an impressive number of graduates who receive Fulbright fellowships or teaching assistantships throughout the world. The learning outcomes speak for themselves.
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