History: The ongoing chronicle of the human experience
When we learn about the past, we are much better able to understand the present. If you struggle to grasp what’s happening now and you want to develop solutions for some of the world’s most vexing problems, pursue a History major at USJ.
As a History major at the University of Saint Joseph, you will delve deep into the annals of local, national, and world history. Your work as a modern historian will sharpen your communication and research ability, thereby cultivating the critical thinking skills required by many graduate programs and professional organizations. You’ll learn to evaluate, synthesize, and discuss complex materials, talents needed in many post-graduate positions, from elementary-school teacher to policy analyst to campaign director.
Please use this academic map as a reference guide. Academic advisors are always available to discuss the required courses depending on each student’s needs.
Why History at USJ?
Innovative and award-winning faculty and class topics
Successful internship placement
Accelerated 3+1 History B.A. & Education, MAT
Strong emphasis on communication, research and critical thinking skills
100% of graduating majors over the last ten years express “very satisfied” or “extremely” satisfied with the major experience
100% of graduating majors over the last ten years express “agree” or “strongly agree” that faculty are excellent scholars, teachers, and advisors
HISTORY
Internships and Career Opportunities
Students of History participate in internships at some of the most exciting organizations within the Greater Hartford community. Most recently, students have gained experience and insight through work with the Connecticut Historical Society, the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Noah Webster House, the Stowe-Day Memorial Library, the Connecticut Legislative Offices, United Technologies, and more. Potential careers: public or private school teacher, librarian, paralegal, lawyer, policy analyst, underwriter, civil servant.
Advantages
Through a combination of traditional courses and new approaches, USJ’s History program helps students delve deep into the annals of local, national, and world history. Their study of the past enables them to interpret the present in order to shape the future. Their work as modern historians sharpens their communication and research abilities, thereby cultivating the critical thinking skills required by many graduate programs and professional organizations.
Clubs and Organizations
Want more information about clubs at USJ? Visit the Office of Student Activities.
If you want to understand your world, study its origins. Learning about the past is key to making sense of the present, and mastering text analysis, whether that text is a nineteenth-century newspaper article or TikTok, is key in a busy world.
Dr. Jennifer Cote, Winner of the John J. Stack Award for Teaching Excellence
Questions?
Contact: Kevin J. Callahan, Ph.D. Chair, History and Political Science Professor of History Phone: 860.231.5370 Email:[email protected]
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