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Academics: School of Arts & Sciences

Department of History

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Only by looking at the past, will we ever know our future.

Chowan University's Department of History is here to help unravel the fine tapestry of time with in-depth studies into the monumental moments that have come before us. Discover the deeper meanings of human existence by searching for the larger patterns in life. Learn from the mistakes of our forefathers. Build upon the knowledge of those generations lost to time. Learn to separate the fact from the fiction and bridge the gap between past and present. Focus on what happened, why it happened, and what the world can learn from these events.

History majors have to be one part detective and one part director, researching events extensively and then retelling the story in a way that will captivate audiences. Students could uncover the previously unknown, tell a story that has not been heard in a millennia, or shed new light on a shadowy historical hero. Maybe one day, a Chowan history major could even reveal the ultimate truths about some of life's greatest unsolved mysteries.

Through small class sizes and individual attention, Chowan's expert faculty will teach you to comprehend the complexities of history through systematic thought, vigorous research methods, critical analysis, obstinate organization and the vivid expression of ideas both orally and in writing. Not only will these skills help students toward obtaining their B.A. or their B.S. degree in History (or a B.S. degree in History Education, for those prospective professors), but these same skills are highly valuable in other fields as well. To satisfy this demand, Chowan University offers Bachelor of Science Degrees with concentrations in Pre-Law, Public History and Contemporary History with a Minor in Business Administration. History graduates will also be more than prepared to enter any grad school programs or jump straight into the job market.

The Department of History will give students a broad knowledge base, a mastery of research methods, excellent communication skills and the ability to comprehend large quantities of unique data. History majors demonstrating these attributes will want to join the History Club or could be inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.

A study of history is an essential part of a liberal arts education, valuable in many different careers, and Chowan University's Department of History will lead students on their way to interpreting the developments of mankind. By delving into the intricate diversities of cultures around the globe, the past will show students how the world is still shaped today by the hands of history.