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History
Division: Social Science
Department: History
History - A chronological record of significant events of a nation or institution and an explanation of their causes.
Are you a museum buff? Is that civil war documentary your idea of "Must See TV"?
Why History?
Fact 1: History is one of the most sought after degrees
by businesses because graduates in the field can read, research, and write
clearly.
Fact 2: A degree in History will provide you with a number
of marketable skills.
Fact 3: Many History majors pursue careers in the private
sector, high schools, museums, journalism, and law.
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Why History
at SJC?
Variety: The History Department at SJC offers
courses in United States, European, and several non-Western histories,
as well as courses that teach and utilize the basic skills of historical
research.
Dedication to Excellence: The History Department
claims some of the better students at Saint Joseph's College, many graduating
in the top 10% of their class. The Department is currently a pipeline
for high school teaching. It has placed more people in the Washington
Center than any other department.
Hands-on Experience: The History faculty
at SJC encourages all of their students to participate in internships with
high profile businesses. Opportunities for internships through SJC currently
exist at the Washington Center, the United States Supreme Court, The Washington
Museum in Washington, D.C., and with the Lake County Parks in Crown Point,
Indiana. (Success Stories)
Faculty and Class Size: The History faculty
at Saint Joseph's College consists of professors who hold master's or
doctorate degrees in their fields of expertise and have traveled all
over the globe, including Peru, Costa Rica, Africa, India, Egypt, England, Jordan, Syria,
and Vietnam. Classes range between 12 and 25 students, ensuring you will
not be just another face in the crowd. (Faculty
Profiles)
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