The department offers courses ranging from the ancient worlds of Europe, Asia and the Americas to the modern world in a global culture. Students gain proficiency in reading, writing and critical thinking through coursework that emphasizes research methods and interpretive skills. Our graduates are prepared for advanced degree programs as well as careers in public history and teaching. History/secondary education majors graduate with initial licensure from an accredited program that offers a broad introduction to high school teaching, specific instruction in the theory and practice of secondary history teaching, and field-based experiences in the school setting supervised by our faculty. The major supports two graduate programs leading either to a master of arts in history or a master of arts in teaching history.