College of Arts & Sciences

History

INQUIRY INTO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Historical study is essential to active global citizenship. History is the inquiry into the diversity and complexity of human experience across time and place. As a discipline, history requires a deliberative stance towards the past; the sophisticated use of information, evidence, and argumentation; and the ability to identify and explain continuity and change over time.

Why Choose History?

The History program enables students to consider the forces that have shaped world societies with faculty who are active researchers and scholars. Our students develop historical habits of mind such as critical reasoning and understanding diverse perspectives that are essential for many jobs and professions involving research, analysis, communication, leadership, and justice. Our graduates pursue careers in the historical profession, education, law and law enforcement, social services, media, government, information sciences, business, museums, archives, and more.

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96% Class of ’23 employed/attending graduate or professional school within 6 months of graduation

What Will You Study?

The History faculty focus on doing history rather than simply memorizing it. Our courses introduce students to the history of the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, from the ancient to the contemporary world. Our intermediate and advanced courses consider these regions within specific frameworks of historical understanding, including class, gender, ethnicity, race, culture, society, religion, art, architecture, politics, technology, war, and more. History students learn to assess past evidence and conflicting interpretations about the past. History classes provide opportunities to engage critically on sources produced in the past and about the past. History students learn how to combine different kinds of evidence to make coherent arguments. They learn how history has been used as a tool of other interests. History students engage in respectful debate, achieve perspective, and analyze the magnitude and significance of events and ideas in the past.

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Curriculum Department Combined Degrees Minor

Unique Learning Opportunities

Internships and Field Work

History majors have ample opportunities to expand their professional and personal horizons at home, too. Our majors pursue internships with many different organizations, archives, libraries, and government offices. Our students have worked at the U.S. Embassy in Australia, National Constitution Center, Springfield Armory, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Old Sturbridge Village, Hancock Shaker Village, and the Newport Historical Society, among other places.

Study Abroad: Become a Global Citizen

Today’s workforce needs professionals who see the big picture. Western New England University will help you to become a student of world cultures and histories as they relate to your studies while making valuable contributions in your explorations. Whether you participate in a faculty-led summer seminar course or spend a semester at an international university, the experience will broaden your horizons and help you compete in the global landscape.

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