History

Description of Major

The study of history provides the necessary background for a sound understanding of the modern world. Because history is an interdisciplinary enterprise, the history faculty at Carthage must draw upon both the liberal arts and social sciences to present an accurate and complete view of the human experience.

Relevant Coursework

European History, American History, Classical History, Asian History, South American History, Historical Methods, and Histiography

Current Outlook
Carthage is home to a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honorary society. The society welcomes students to its membership who have taken at least twelve credits in history and have achieved at least a 3.1 GPA in the history department.

History majors are often interested in the Model UN of Carthage, a student-run organization that seeks to introduce students to the inner-workings of the United Nations and global issues by allowing students to participate in simulations of the Security Council, General Assembly, and Economic and Social Council. If you are interested in Politics, Economics, History, Philosophy, Geography, the Natural Sciences, the art of persuasion, or just learning more about other cultures, the Model UN is for you. As a participant in the Model UN, you will travel to conferences and engage in negotiations and debates about global issues that are being discussed by the world's leaders today. If you are interested in issues such as human rights, environmental politics, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and poverty, among others, then the Model UN of Carthage is for you. All majors are welcome.

Why take History at Carthage?

THE CARTHAGE ADVANTAGE
Few fields of study prepare students more broadly for the future than history at Carthage. Through the lens of history, students learn to appreciate and understand how humans on all levels of society have lived and grappled with war, revolution, social change, and the environment.


History also provides students with the tools for a lifetime of meaningful work and intellectual endeavor. Critical thinking, effective oral communication, adn good writing are the skills that are developed through the study of history. These skills provide the foundation for successful careers in law, business, journalism, teaching, government, and the ministry.

What can I do with a major in History?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

  • Archivist
  • Curator
  • Public Historian
  • Museum Interpreter
  • Records Manager
  • Curator
  • Folklorist
  • History Professor
  • Congressional Aide
  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Lobbyist
  • Paralegal
  • Biographer
  • Urban Adminstrator

COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE GRADUATES

  • Wisconsin Electric - Digital Mapping Recorder
  • Village of Wilmette, IL - Urban Planner
  • King High School - History Teacher
  • Middle by Mars - Technical Writer
  • Deutsche Financial Services Corp. - Paralegal
  • Argenta-Oreana High School - History Teacher
  • Northside High School - History Teacher

CARTHAGE HISTORY MAJORS HAVE PURSUED GRADUATE STUDIES IN

  • Law
  • History
  • Social Studies