Department website: https://www.atu.edu/history
In addition to history-specific coursework, this program requires interdisciplinary studies in the areas of economics, political science, geography, communication and behavioral sciences. This program is designated as a recommended option for those pre-law students intending to apply for law school after completion of their undergraduate degree. The degree also prepares students for many different careers in the public and private sector.
Students who complete the program will:
- experience an immersion in historical reasoning and knowledge of the past that includes an understanding of the development of human society and culture, as well as the interrelationships between causation and change.
- demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate relevant information.
- demonstrate the ability to draw informed and reasoned (or logical) conclusions about the subject matter.
- demonstrate the ability to state a thesis or hypothesis, defend and test it.
- demonstrate the ability to gather, organize, and synthesize appropriate information to draw reasonable conclusions.
- should demonstrate the ability to acknowledge and cite sources for information in an acceptable format.
- test, apply and develop the skills and techniques of the discipline either in or outside the classroom.
- develop a habit of life-long learning as an informed, active and engaged citizen.
For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php
