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Why study history?
Mostly because it's fun and fascinating to fathom the feats, foibles and follies of our
forebears.
More seriously, because this social science prepares you to understand the present and to
influence the future through a systematic study of the many cultures of the human past.
Our history program helps to develop skills of analysis and problem-solving which can be
used in both your professional and personal life. Our curriculum seeks a balance between
breadth and depth to serve your interests in using your historical training as preparation
for a variety of careers in law, business, government, or
education.
FACULTY
Full-Time Faculty
- Daniel J. Curran, Ph.D., Professor of History
- Howard Fedrick, M.A., Assistant Professor of
History and Project Team Leader for CORE Civilization courses
- Brian A. Pavlac, Ph.D., Professor
of History & Chair of the History Department
- Cristofer Scarboro, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
- Donald G. Stevens, Ph.D., Professor of History
- Paul Zbiek, Ph.D., Professor of History &
Geography
Part-Time Faculty
- Joseph S. Agolino, Jr., M.A., Instructor of History
- Ada Borkowski-Gunn, M.A., Instructor of History
- Frank Dutton, M.A.,
Adjunct Lecturer of History
- Jen Fry, M.A.,
Adjunct Lecturer of
History
- Ron Mortimer, M.A., Instructor of History
- Sandra Mihoch Kase, M.A., Instructor of History
- Bob Wolensky, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Sociology and History,
Emeritus Faculty
- Rudolf J. Schleich, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
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We honor the memory of our colleague,
the late Donald W. Farmer, Ph.D., Professor of History & Vice President for Academic Affairs. |
DEGREE OFFERED
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Students must take a minimum of twelve (12) courses totaling thirty-six (36) credits
All majors must take the following courses:
- CORE 130 American Civilization to 1914 (3 credits)
- CORE 131 Western Civilization to 1914 (3 credits)
- CORE 132 Global History since 1914 (3 credits)
- HIST 261 Research & Methods (3 credits)
- HIST 415 Senior Seminar (3 credits)
For the remaining courses, a minimum of seven (7) courses worth at least twenty-one
(21) credits, students must select at least two courses (six
credits) each from the
topic areas of American, European and Non-Western major courses.
Minor Requirements
A minimum of six (6) courses worth eighteen (18) credits, including:
- CORE 130 American Civilization to 1914 (3 credits)
- CORE 131 Western Civilization to 1914 (3 credits)
- CORE 132 Global History since 1914 (3 credits)
- - 6. And nine (9) credits (usually 3 courses) of history major courses
DEPARTMENTAL COURSE LIST
Courses for Spring 2008
Courses taught in previous
semsesters
A=American; E=European; N=Non-Western/World; R=required of all majors
History Major Courses
- 251 World Physical Geography (N)
- 252 World Cultural and Economic Geography
(N)
- 255 History Through Selected Biography (may be A,
E, or N)
- 258 Pennsylvania Survey (A)
- 261 Research & Methods (R)
- 260 American Political History (A)
- 265 American Social History (A)
- 282 Asian Civilizations (N)
- 291 American Christianity (A)
- 303 American Wars
- 331 American Business and Labor in Historical
Perspective (A)
- 333 American Foreign Policy (A, E, or N)
- 337 Early
American Republic (A)
- 339 U.S. since 1945
(A)
- 343 The American Presidency
(A)
- 345 Modern Britain
(E)
- 363 Russia in Historical Perspective (E, or N)
- 371 International Politics (N)
- 373 Women in Western Civilization (E)
- 374 Greece and Rome (E)
- 375 Medieval Europe: 500-1500 (E)
- 376 Early Modern Europe: 1500-1815 (E)
- 377 German Europe: 1815-1945 (E)
- 381 Modern Middle East (N)
- 383 Japan (N)
- 387 World
War II (A, E, or N)
- 403 Urban and Community Studies (A)
- 415 Senior Seminar (R)
- 444 The Witch Hunts 1400-1800 (E)
- 470-489 Special Topics such as The
Battle of Gettysburg (A), Nazi Germany (E) or
Murder & Monarchy: Shakespeare's British
History
- 490-495 Independent Study (A, E, or
N, depending)
- 496-497 Independent Research (A, E, or
N, depending)
- 499 Internship
COMPATIBLE SECOND MAJORS & MINORS
Historical understanding complements and improves your performance both
in the workplace and the public life of a citizen. Its interdisciplinary nature also helps
inform and deepen knowledge in many other academic subjects. We encourage students to
sample courses, build a minor, or even graduate with a full major in other fields. Thus
you can both round out your education and prepare yourself for any number of future careers.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Internships:
in government and law offices; and a special opportunity to study agency and museum
management with the local historical society.
A chapter of Phi
Alpha Theta, a history honor society: Outstanding students are elected to
this society each year by the chapter's membership. Phi Alpha Theta encourages the
presentation of scholarly papers at regional meetings.
Student History Society of King's College: for service to the community, social activities
and trips to both local historical sites like the Lackawanna Coal Mine and distant cultural destinations like Rome
or Paris.
And events such as Know your Constitution!
The simple answer is: "Almost anything you want."
A major advantage of an undergraduate history major is its relevance to a diversity of
career paths. History graduates practice law at every corporate, criminal and
international level; they administer and teach at the secondary and college levels in
every part of the country; they serve in local, state, and federal government as elected,
appointed, and civil service officers; they work in journalism, advertising and public
relations; they pursue varied business careers as owners and managers. Our history
curriculum helps prepare students for advanced education, professional training and many
possible jobs and careers.
So why not study history? You can both enjoy learning about the people of
the past and have nearly unlimited opportunities for employment. Go to History
Jobs and Careers <departments.kings.edu/history/histjobs.html> for more
information. Also check with the Career Planning and Placement Office <www.kings.edu/carp/>.
Sample Careers with a Bachelor's Degree
Among our graduates are an opera singer, the comptroller of a major
American bank, and the head basketball coach of a major Division I university. Other more
common careers are:
- Professional historian in positions such as editors, archivists or museum and historical
agency managers: For links to many professional websites, click here for
more Information!
- Teaching, especially when coupled with the Secondary Education program
(e.g., see the
National Council for History Education, American
Federation of Teachers, the
National Education Association)
- Social/Welfare work
- Religious life (e.g. Holy Cross Associateshttp://holycrossassociates.nd.edu/
- Department of Defense and U.S. Armed Forces, the
Federal Government
- Intelligence agencies (e.g., NSA, CIA,
Defense
Intelligence Agency)
- Foreign Service
- Law enforcement (e.g., FBI)
- Library and information management (e.g., see
the American Library Association)
- Journalism/writing/publishing (e.g. Association
of American Publishers or Magazine
Publishers of America, Society
of Professional Journalists)
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Business management, sales, marketing
- Real Estate
- Travel Agent/Tour Guide (e.g. American
Society of Travel Agents, National
Tour Association)
Opportunities for Post-graduate Studies
- Law School: J.D. (see
American Bar Association)
- Business School: M.B.A.
- Graduate School: M.S., M.A. and/or Ph.D. in a
specialized history field (see other history
departments) or other subject such as library studies, social work, political science
or theology
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