History Major
History is the study of the human record of the human past. As an academic discipline, history is comprehensive insofar as it records and explains the development, causes, and effects over time of all other disciplines. Thoughtful study of the past provides a necessary perspective for making judgments in the present. It instructs the student in human possibilities and limits. Course offerings include studies in American, European, and world history, as well as focused studies of various historical themes and different regions.
Benefits and Distinctives
- Learn the value of context within human endeavor.
- Gain critical-thinking and analytical skills through an understanding of the global past.
- Develop perspective on your time and place, learning how human beings have lived in other times and places.
Career Opportunities
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What About Internship and Graduate School Opportunities?
History majors find internships with museums, schools, research institutions, and in university settings. Many students choose to pursue graduate study to prepare for advanced teaching positions or research publications.
“My experience as a history major at APU has not only equipped me for the academic rigors of graduate school, but it has also given me the spiritual foundation to face the other challenges that my life's courses have presented. The professors at APU invite students to integrate their faith in God with their academic studies in a way that makes both the subject matter and their spiritual life more significant.”
Katie Finlay '00
History
