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History
| Overview |
| The Division of Social Sciences offers a bachelors degree
program in history which is designed to enhance student
understanding of the many eras of human, social and cultural
heritage. |
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skills and abilities do I need to excel in this degree? |
| Reading and writing skills are essential to success in this
field.
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What skills can I expect to develop through this degree? |
| History teaches not only critical thinking, and oral and
written communications skills, but research skills and the
ability to evaluate data and present evidence in a logical
manner. |
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What I will learn |
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Majors in History will learn to evaluate and present historical
evidence. Majors will be able to differentiate and effectively use both
primary and secondary sources of historical evidence. Majors will
effectively present their evidence in oral and written formats. Majors
will develop advanced skills in interpreting historical information and
will work with a broad range of theoretical perspectives. Majors will be
able to synthesize different types of evidence and theoretical
approaches into a coherent whole. Majors will understand how historical
information sheds light on the development of human society and culture.
Majors will understand the origins and development of government. |
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What opportunities are there for internships or other hands-on
learning experiences? |
| The department offers students the option to take courses in
Internships and Special Problems. The Internship experience is
designed to give the student practical experience working in a
government or non-profit history-connected job. The Special
Problem course is meant to allow students to pursue subjects of
personal interest not offered or not covered in regular course
work. |
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What are some possible entry-level careers with a degree in this
field? |
| As a major, history prepares students for entry into careers
in business management, interest group advocacy, consultancy,
and public service at the national, state or local levels. The
history major is often used as the preliminary step toward
professional training in the law, library science, theology or
graduate study in history. The history emphasis on critical
reading skills and clear oral expression are sought after in all
areas of industry, commerce, government, and academics. |
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What are some CMU graduates with this degree doing? |
| CMU History grads are currently working in fields ranging
from law and politics to secondary education, higher education,
banking and business. |
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Other items to note |
| The department encourages history majors to pursue original
research in topics of local, state, or national scope, that are
of great interest to themselves. Seniors are encouraged to take
successful senior thesis papers and convert them into a
submission for publication in a local, regional or national
publication.
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