The Department of History offers students the opportunity to better understand the human social condition through the systematic study of the human past. A variety of courses is offered dealing with the history of the United States, Europe, Latin America, and some non-Western areas.

Courses in history serve the student admirably in fulfilling the tradition of a liberal education. They also provide a solid basis for professional training in such fields as law, business, environmental affairs, historic preservation, public administration, and government.