Department of History and 哲学

The study of history is the study of everything. As a student in the Department of History and 哲学, you will join faculty who love studying the past, thinking hard about difficult and challenging issues, and always pursuing the truth with honesty and integrity.  

We believe that the best way to prepare you for great careers and valuable participation in civil society is through great classes, 个人指导, and a supportive learning environment.  

 



学生关注的焦点

满足卡洛斯, a senior 业务 and history double major. He also has a couple of on-campus jobs as computer support and a photographer for marketing. “One of my favorite things I get to do as part of both my majors is make connections with scholars in my fields,卡洛斯说。. Follow along to get a glimpse of what it is like to be a 业务/history major!

大学经历

What will your college experience look like as a history major?

讨论会: In addition to learning from reputable and published professors, you will also gain access to historians and professionals in a variety of industries. Our department regularly brings in guest speakers to present on their areas of expertise and dialogue with students.  

历史俱乐部: History Club is a student-led organization for any WWU student interested in history. The club organizes social and 教育al activities as well as community-building and service events throughout the year.  

实习: Our department maintains relationships with local historical organizations that provide you with the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom. Popular internships include those at the Fort Walla Walla Museum and with the Washington State Legislature internship program.  

职业道路

What can your career path as a history major look like?

Exploring the world of history will give you a strong foundation for a wide variety of career paths. Knowledge of history is crucial in many professional areas including law, 教育,, 政府服务, international relations, 政治, 研究, 业务, 和医疗. Many history majors prepare for future teaching roles or complete pre-professional programs in medicine or law alongside their major. Others use their training to embark on public service careers or choose to study history as a second major while they study science, 音乐, or other areas in the humanities.  

 


新闻 & 更新

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