Upon successful completion of major requirements students should be able to:

1. Employ tools of historical analysis such as cause and effect, sequence and change over time to explain past experiences and developments.
2. Define a historical question and use appropriate methodologies to develop and evaluate possible answers.
3. Find evidence and evaluate primary and secondary sources to form sustainable
   conclusions in a well-argued paper.
4. Articulate and/or resolve conflicting interpretations and explain the changing
   nature of historical inquiry.
5. Communicate original, convincing ideas in well-organized oral and written formats.
6. Identify and explain central themes and problems of the Western World.
7. Identify and explain central themes and problems of a non-western culture.

Curriculum

• 100-level courses provide broad overviews of historical topics, themes and eras, using case studies, source analysis and experiential learning to engage majors and non-majors alike. Courses at the 200-level encourage critical reading, analysis and discussion of more focused questions, while 300-level courses typically employ a seminar approach, and include a substantial research component. The History Capstone allows students to conduct and present original research, an experience that prepares graduates for a variety of careers demanding not only analytical and communication skills, but also the ability to work independently.
• Teacher certification (including Broad Fields Licensure) is coordinated through Carroll’s education program (ADD LINK) and prepares students to meet state DPI requirements.
• Students are encouraged to pursue study abroad opportunities and can often use coursework taken overseas toward the history major. Limited merit-based financial assistance for study abroad is available to history majors.
  

Internships

Previous internships have included Wisconsin Historical Society, Waukesha County Historical Society, Milwaukee County Historical Society, Milwaukee County Museum, and legislative aide positions in Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin.