History examines the lives of people, the consequences of ideas, and the unending quest for daily bread. It presents human misfortunes and greatness as well as the struggle for survival.
Students may receive either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in history. Students may also chose to minor in history. Careful training in research, writing, critical reading, and interpretation makes history graduates attractive to a great number of employers who value those abilities. Students also study history to advance their own liberal education and to train their minds. Refer to the history section of the online catalog, www.gvsu.edu/catalog for undergraduate and graduate courses, descriptions, and a sample curriculum.
Coursework
Students study a variety of history topics, including:
Career Options
History majors work in a wide variety of careers, including:
The program provides:
Department of History
www.gvsu.edu/history
(616) 331-3298
Admissions Office
www.gvsu.edu/admissions
“My history professors worked to move beyond simple re-tellings of historical events to focus on deep, interpretive analyses that place these events within a greater context of human understanding. For me, the entire experience, beyond improving my analytical and writing skills, has worked to provide indispensable resources for the rest of my life.”
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