History at Ozarks

Major

The study of the human past is essential to a proper understanding of the human condition, and history students at Ozarks exercise a wide range of skills that help them develop as mature, responsible, and conscientious people. Intellectually, they improve their abilities to think critically and express themselves in writing and speech as they learn to interpret and synthesize historical patterns and arguments. Socially, they grow more respectful of the viewpoints of other individuals and cultures as they learn about different historical contexts and share their impressions in class discussions. Spiritually, they become more aware of their own potential for positive change and contribution as they weight the repercussions of the actions and decisions that different groups and individuals have undertaken throughout history.

Aims of the History Program
1. Graduates will be able to construct clear, insightful, and properly documented interpretations of welldefined historical subjects through analysis of relevant primary and secondary sources.
2. They will demonstrate an awareness of different schools of historical interpretation by adducing these appropriately in specific scholarly contexts.
3. They will have a sophisticated understanding of the persons and events prominent in American history and of the principal social, economic, political, religious, and intellectual characteristics of the United States.
4. They will have a sophisticated understanding of the persons and events prominent in European history and of the principal social, economic, political, religious, and intellectual characteristics of Europe.
5. They will have a sophisticated understanding of the persons and events prominent in the history of at least one non-western culture and of its principal social, economic, political, religious, and intellectual characteristics and will be able to make comparisons and contrasts with western cultures.
6. They will be prepared to pursue advanced study in graduate or professional schools, to enter secondary school education, or to obtain other positions both within the field and without.

Prospective students are encouraged to view Ozarks suggested eight semester plans before pursuing a degree in History.

Requirements for a Major

All history majors will complete the following courses:
HIS 2013, HIS 2023, HIS 2113, HIS 2123, HIS 3013, HIS 4901, HIS 4903, Fifteen hours of history electives (twelve of which must be upper-level: 6 hours of course work in American history, 6 hours of course work in European history, 3 hours of course work in non-western history).

All course work leading to a degree in history must be approved by a student’s history advisor.

History majors are strongly encouraged to fulfill their global awareness requirement with the study of a foreign language.

Minor

For those interested in a minor in History at Ozarks, click here.

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