The study of history, through the emphasis on research, examination, interpretation and reflection, offers thorough training in a range of skills, including the ability to read extensively and critically; the capability to apprehend, evaluate and analyze complex evidence, arguments and opinions; the know-how to develop and present a carefully informed, reasoned and crafted argument; confident and clear oral communication skills; and the capacity to undertake independent work and manage time effectively.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply a variety of basic historical methods.
  2. Find, use, and analyze historical evidence and communicate their findings in an effective manner.
  3. Obtain historical content knowledge and understand the connectedness of historical events and the wide varieties of human experiences.
  4. Understand history as a discipline based on interpretation with historical questions constantly being reframed and investigated.