B.A. in History
University of Saint Joseph
Key Information
Campus location
West Hartford, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,025 / per semester *
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Introduction
History: The ongoing chronicle of the human experience
When we learn about the past, we are much better able to understand the present. If you struggle to grasp what’s happening now and you want to develop solutions for some of the world’s most vexing problems, pursue a History major at USJ.
As a History major at the University of Saint Joseph, you will delve deep into the annals of local, national, and world history. Your work as a modern historian will sharpen your communication and research ability, thereby cultivating the critical thinking skills required by many graduate programs and professional organizations. You’ll learn to evaluate, synthesize, and discuss complex materials, and talents needed in many post-graduate positions, from elementary-school teacher to policy analyst to campaign director.
Curriculum
Advantages
Through a combination of traditional courses and new approaches, USJ’s History program helps students delve deep into the annals of local, national, and world history. Their study of the past enables them to interpret the present in order to shape the future. Their work as modern historians sharpens their communication and research abilities, thereby cultivating the critical thinking skills required by many graduate programs and professional organizations.
Program requirements (33 credits)
Majors in History are expected to maintain a C or better in all courses in the major.
Required courses (12 credits)
- HIST 105 - World History I 3 Credits or
- HIST 106 - World History II 3 Credits
- HIST 120 - The American Scene to 1865 3 Credits or
- HIST 121 - The American Scene From 1865 3 Credits
- HIST 309 - Professional Paths and Practices: History Workshop 3 Credits
- HIST 499 - Coordinating Seminar 3 Credits
Electives (21 credits)
Electives must include at least 18 credits of courses at 200-level or above, including at least two 200-level or above courses in non-American History and at least one 300-level course. Students are allowed to use another 100-level course toward their electives if they so choose.
Teacher licensure
History majors seeking teaching licensure should speak to the teacher licensure officer about specific course selection requirements.
Program Outcome
The student will:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of American and World History;
- Apply historical methodology to a significant research project;
- Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking, and presentation;
- Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of career choices and graduate studies.
Career Opportunities
Students of History participate in internships at some of the most exciting organizations within the Greater Hartford community. Most recently, students have gained experience and insight through work with the Connecticut Historical Society, the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Noah Webster House, the Stowe-Day Memorial Library, the Connecticut Legislative Offices, United Technologies, and more. Potential careers: politician, historian, teacher, researcher, lobbyist, public administrator, and more.