What can the past teach you about today or tomorrow? The study of history helps you interpret the world. When you see the big picture of the events, politics, art, religion, literature, and life of the past, you'll have a better grasp of the present and future.

In every history course, we encourage students to think and ask questions like an historian: creatively, imaginatively, and with intellectual rigor. We emphasize student-centered discussion, close reading of primary sources, analytical thinking, and independent research.

The program covers United States, European, and world history, including voices often not considered in traditional approaches to the subject.

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