Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History BA


The BA in History is designed for students who want a general background in US and European history. Our program empowers students for the next phase of their life—career and/or graduate studies. A history degree allows graduates to enter a variety of fields because their history coursework, along with the required general education courses, provides essential critical thinking and analysis skills; effective bilingual communication; and historical discovery, inquiry, and research.

Total Credits - 124


Major - 43


Cognates


Student Learning Outcomes


Graduates of this program should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of key historical facts, values, and ideas that have shaped civilizations throughout history.
  • Conduct independent research to construct arguments based on primary sources and historical method.
  • Critically examine and evaluate historical developments from a Seventh-day Adventist/Christian worldview.
  • Explore and engage in the historical profession with personal interaction, research tools, and academic scholarship.
  • Demonstrate competence in oral/written communication, presenting ideas, perspectives, and arguments in an effective manner.