History
DegreeType: Bachelor of Arts(B.A.)
Program Length: 4 years(120 credit hours)
What Can You Do With aDegreein History?
Thebachelor?sdegreein history at McNeese immersesstudentsin thestudy of past people, events,institutionsand societiesto better understand themodern era.History majors learn to research,investigate,verify and interpret historical dataand accounts,think critically about biasand grapplewith differing pointsof view.
- AcademicResearcher
- Archivist
- Conservation Officer
- Civil Service Administrator
- Digital Humanities Specialist
- History Teacher
- Historical Consultant
- Journalist
- Museum/ Gallery ExhibitionsSpecialist
- Political Adviser
- Program Coordinator
- Research Analyst
WHYMCNEESE?
Herearejust a fewreasonstomake
McNeeseyour first choice...
ExcellenceWith aPersonal Touch
History majorsbenefit from faculty mentorswho providepersonalized advisingto makesure studentsget themost out of their academiccareers. With small classsizes,studentsreceiveone-on-one attention from faculty,whosespecialtiesencompass abroad rangeof areas,includingLouisiana commercial and economichistory,theAmerican Civil War,theCivil RightsMovement,theHaitian Revolution,Medieval History and early 20th century English history.
Preparefor Law School
Work Study Jobsand Internships:
History majorsat McNeesehavetheopportunity to participatein internshipsat theFrazar Memorial Library archivesor at local museumsand galleries Awork-study program on campusalso allows history majorsto get hands-on experiencein teachingby tutoringtheir fellow studentsin history.
NetworkingOpportunities:
History majorsareencouraged to join Phi Alpha Theta,an honor society that promotesthestudy of history through encouragement of research, publication and freeexchangeof ideasamong historians,studentsand teachers.Studentsin Phi AlphaThetahavethechanceto present academic research papersat theLouisianaHistorical Association?sannual conference,and areeligible for scholarshipsand awards.
Practical Research:
Asastudent in thehistory program,you?ll have theopportunity to divedeep into aspecificaspect of history that interestsyou with asenior capstone project.You?ll work closely with afaculty mentor to thoroughly investigateatime,placeand aspect of history of your choosingto cultivateyour personal expertisebeforepresentingpreliminary research and afinal in-depth oral presentation.
Whilethehistory degreeprogram at McNeese equipsstudentsto work in thehistorical field,it also servesasexcellent preparation for many other careers Asahistory major,you will develop the ability to analyzeinformation,craft persuasive argumentsand communicateeffectively through written and oral presentations,all of which are excellent preparation for law school.
History DegreeConcentrations:
General History
Social StudiesEducation Grades6-12
In McNeese'sbachelor'sdegreein humanitiesprogram,you can also pursue concentrationsin:
Geography
Humanities
Pre-Law
Philosophy
TheatreArts
Women and Gender Studies
