Bachelor of Arts in History
Loretto, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
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STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
Scholarships
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Introduction
Research the past to understand the present with a History Degree from Saint Francis University
History can help you build your future by studying the past. Our program offers a well-rounded look into history while also allowing you to take specialized electives, learn from hands-on internships, and dive into your own research. The History major also pairs well with a specialization in Pre-Law, a concentration in Secondary Education, or a variety of minors, allowing you to pursue your unique interests while preparing for your chosen career.
- Take a variety of interesting, specialized classes to broaden your knowledge
- Explore your passions with built-in research opportunities
- Gain valuable experience with exciting internships
The SFU Learning Experience
At Saint Francis University, you can turn your love of history into an exciting and rewarding career. In the classroom or in the field, hands-on experiences such as research, internships, and study abroad opportunities will help you integrate the past and present while learning valuable analytical, interpretive, and communication skills.
Explore Your Path in History
Our cutting-edge curriculum provides a solid foundation in historical methodology and analysis while allowing you to pursue your unique areas of interest. Here are a few more reasons to study history at SFU.
- Leadership Opportunities: Many of our majors assume leadership positions in student government, their fraternities and sororities, and various student clubs.
- Innovative courses: We integrate our research into the classroom through innovative, fun courses like “The Black Death,” “The History of Fashion," and "Witchcraft in Transatlantic Context."
- Experiential learning: Have fun while gaining real-world experience through service learning in nearby communities like Johnstown and Cresson internships at history associations, parks, museums, or federal agencies, study abroad, and participation in our thriving History Club.
Curriculum
The study of history develops an awareness and understanding of the past, a sensitivity to the rich variety of human experience and aspirations, and an appreciation for the extraordinary human capacity for good and for evil. Further, it illuminates the present and renders it intelligible by providing both context and direction.
Year 1
Fall
- CORE 103 Comm. Enrichm. Ser. 0
- Science Elective** 3
- LANG 102+ Language 102 or higher 3
- WRIT 102 Writing Discipline 3
- HIST 103 US to 1877 3
- HIST 101 Europe & World I 3
Spring
- CORE 104 Comm. Enrichm. Ser. 0
- RLST 105 Franciscan Goals 3
- CORE 113 First Year Seminar 3
- PSYC101, SOC100/200, ECON 101, or PLSC 102/103 3
- HIST 104 US since 1877 3
- HIST 102 Europe & World II 3
Year 2
Fall
- LIT 104, 201, 202, 204 or 207 (Literature) 3
- Diversity General Education Elective 3
- MATH 101+ Math 101 or higher 3
- PSYC 101, SOC100/200, ECON 101, or PLSC 102/103 3
- HIST 201 Historian’s Craft 3
Spring
- PHIL 205 Reason & Response 3
- MATH, Science, CPSC, STAT 3
- FNAR Art/Mus/Fnar/Thtr 3
- HIST 106 World History II 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
Year 3
Fall
- EXAM 301 Writing Competency Exam 0
- PHIL/RLST Elective (upper-level) 3
- HIST* History Elective 3
- HIST* History Elective 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
Spring
- PSYC, SOC, ECON, PLSC Elective 3
- HIST 301 Junior History Seminar 3
- HIST* History Elective 3
- HIST* History Elective 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
Year 4
Fall
- CORE 407 Keystone Seminar 3
- HIST 499 History Capstone 3
- HIST* History Elective 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
Spring
- HIST* History Elective 3
- HIST* History Elective 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 3
- FREE ELECTIVE 2
Program Outcome
- Understand major developments in History.
- Identify key events, movements, and figures in the history of the U.S., and understand these events, movements, and figures in transnational history.
- Identify key events, movements, and figures in the history of Europe, and understand these events, movements, and figures in a transnational context.
- Identify key events, movements, and figures in world history and understand these events, movements, and figures in a transnational context.
- Develop a chronological and synthetic paradigm of the past.
- Develop critical thinking skills within the context of the discipline of History.
- Find and analyze primary source documents.
- Find and interpret secondary sources.
- Generate evidence-based original analysis.
- Develop effective writing skills.
- Utilize methods appropriate to the discipline of History.
- Implement citation styles consistent with the professional standards of History.
Career Opportunities
Students of history learn to reason critically and analytically, synthesize large quantities of information, and write clearly and effectively—skills that are applicable in any job setting. History majors are particularly suited to work as teachers, lawyers, politicians, analysts, and more.
Government Jobs of SFU Alumni
- FBI Agents
- Internal Revenue Service
- Secret Service
- Office of Attorney General
- Homeland Security
Unique Jobs of SFU Alumni
- National Football League Security Rep
- Antique Dealer
- National Airline Pilot
- Office of Attorney General
- Park Ranger for Park Service
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