Purpose

The purpose of this Associate of Arts in History is to equip students with the foundational knowledge necessary for interpreting the past. These interpretational skills are valuable in a wide variety of fields, and will foster opportunities for students in teaching, researching, and public service.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of a breadth of general knowledge of the field of history.
• Apply biblical principles to the problems and issues of history.
• Research historical topics and critically analyze historical literature, documents and data with historiographical and interpretative sophistication.

Delivery Format: Residential and Online

• Genealogy librarian/assistant
• Museum curator (may require bachelor’s or advanced degree)
• State monument, national monument, and park positions
• Various entry-level federal and state government agency jobs
• Writer