History
Mission Statement
The History major is designed to familiarize students with the basic facts of both American and world history. In addition, the curriculum is designed to foster and develop critical thinking skills, research proficiency, and oral and written communications skills. By the end of the senior year, students will be well-prepared for both teaching and research at the professional or graduate school level. As historians primarily evaluate and present evidence connected with the past, History has always been an attractive pre-law major. However, the skills associated with a History degree are widely sought-after in a wide variety of different fields and disciplines, including business, academia, and other professions.
CMU has two pre-law chapters: Phi Alpha Delta is the national pre-law fraternity, and the Pre-Law Club is for upperclassmen who plan to enter the law profession (advisor: Dr. John Carter).
CMU also has a chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, an international social science honor society (advisor: Dr. Kristin Cherry).
History Program Outcomes
Written Communication
- Students will demonstrate the ability to write clearly and objectively
Oral Communication
- Students will demonstrate the ability to explain a research question and results in an oral presentation
Historical Methodology and Critical Analysis
- Students will demonstrate a mastery of historical methodology and critical analysis
American History
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and general knowledge in American history
World History
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and general knowledge in world history
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
BA or BS in History BSE in Social Science Education History Minor