History, B.A.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS A HISTORY DEGREE?
We’ve all heard the phrase in some form before. How does the past inform our present and our future? And how do contemporary issues change how we view the past? We study history to make sense of the present and help ensure a better future. A history degree prepares students for lives of purpose through the study of people, places and civilizations around the world and across the ages.
WHY STUDY HISTORY AT FURMAN?
In classes that are small by design, sharpen your historical context skills while synthesizing information to build and deliver a persuasive argument. The department also offers special two credit-hour courses based on contemporary topics of the day – including epidemics, high-seas pirates, regimes and dictators.
How will you learn?
History Jobs: Where to Next
History majors are well prepared for the workforce with finely tuned critical thinking, analysis and communication skills. Hiring managers look for strong communicators who understand nuance and pick up important details – hallmarks of a history major.
SOME SAMPLE FIELDS AND VOCATIONS ARE:
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Lawyer
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Public Relations and Marketing Professional
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Postgraduate Education in Theology, Business Law
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Researcher, Data Analytics Expert
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Investment Banker or Financial Analyst
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Media and Entertainment Professional
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Local, State and Federal Government Posts
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Nonprofit Manager Dealing with Social and Environmental Justice Causes
SAMPLE COURSES
If you are interested in exploring history, here are some possibilities to consider.
EUROPE IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD
EUROPE IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD
EUROPE IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD
EUROPE IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD
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97%HISTORY MAJORS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ENGAGED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
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56%HISTORY STUDENTS WHO STUDY AWAY
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20%HISTORY MAJORS WHO COLLABORATE WITH FACULTY OR CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
MEET THE FACULTY
Ann (Knowles) Gilchrist
Tina Abbott
HISTORY DEGREE F.A.Q.
Hiring managers look for professionals who can communicate effectively, understand finer points and gather key points – all areas in which history majors excel. Graduates find jobs in fields such as law, public relations and marketing, research, postgraduate studies and government.
Hiring managers look for professionals who can communicate effectively, understand finer points and gather key points – all areas in which history majors excel. Graduates find jobs in fields such as law, public relations and marketing, research, postgraduate studies and government.
Hiring managers look for professionals who can communicate effectively, understand finer points and gather key points – all areas in which history majors excel. Graduates find jobs in fields such as law, public relations and marketing, research, postgraduate studies and government.
Hiring managers look for professionals who can communicate effectively, understand finer points and gather key points – all areas in which history majors excel. Graduates find jobs in fields such as law, public relations and marketing, research, postgraduate studies and government.
