• The discipline of History seeks to reconstruct the past to discover what people thought and did. Understanding the past enables one to prepare for the future, and history provides insight into the experiences of diverse peoples as well as an understanding of the process of recording, narrating, and interpreting the past via historical method. 
  • The discipline of Geography enhances our knowledge of the earth and broadens our view of the aspects of different cultures and societies. It uses tools such as cartography, geographic information systems, and quantitative methods to analyze processes that influence the natural and built environments.