BA in History - Public History Track

History Program Mission Statement

The History Program seeks to prepare students to understand the American past and the history of the world around them, to create a global awareness of the diverse people with whom they share the Earth, and to foster an awareness of how cultures have interacted to create world history. Moreover, the History Program is committed to training students to think in historical terms, to understand history from a humanities-based perspective, to appreciate historical methodology, and to become capable of critically processing and using historical information in their coursework and post-graduate careers.

The History Program’s mission supports the university’s effort to provide students with in-depth study of a field of knowledge. Through research and writing essays and papers, the program supports the University’s effort to teach students effective communication, and its course content supports the University’s goal of providing students with an understanding of the development of human societies over time. The program’s course offerings in the life and career of Abraham Lincoln serve as a cornerstone of the University’s effort to highlight the president’s premier role among American statesmen and the values he represented in its mission.