As
one of the traditional liberal arts, history is a major which
provides knowledge vital to the creation of an educated citizenry.
Without an understanding of the past, the present is incomprehensible.
The lives of our recent and remote ancestors have shaped the
modern reality for all inhabitants of the United States and
the rest of the globe.
In addition to providing an excellent university education, the study of history
is a solid and accepted preparation for many careers. Because of its rigor and
its exploration of cause and effect, the intellectual and communication skills
acquired by majoring in history are in demand by many professions. In a survey
of Western Carolina University history graduates, a large majority pursued
highly successful careers in business, education, and government work. A
significant percentage also found employment in such professions as law,
journalism, and the ministry. More than seventy percent of history majors at
WCU eventually attended graduate school. WCU majors have been admitted to
professional and graduate programs at Harvard, Virginia, Wake Forest, Duke,
UNC, LSU, USC, Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kansas, and many others.
Western Carolina University offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science
degree in history. Undergraduates can choose from a wide variety of courses for
their major. These courses deal with such diverse topics as ancient Greece and
Rome, medieval and modern Europe, United States history, the American South, military history, Latin America, Russia,
China, Appalachian culture, Cherokee and Native American history, and public
history. The department also supervises the BA, BS, and BSED programs in the
social sciences. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Arts
degree in American history as well as MAT and MAEd degrees in social sciences.
Contact Information
| Telephone: |
(828) 227-7243 |
| FAX: |
(828) 227-7647 |
| Postal Address: |
225 McKee
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723 |
| Electronic Mail: |
General Information:
Richard Starnes
Webmaster: Laura Cruz |
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