History
About the program
The history major focuses on American, European, and world history and includes faculty who specialize in African, Latin American, and Asian history. While providing a broad base of knowledge, the history program seeks especially to develop student skills in information collection and analysis, critical interpretation, and effective written communication.
Coursework in History
The curriculum incorporates a variety of topics to prepare students for opportunities in the field of History and includes courses such as:
- The American Revolution
- Latin American History
- United States in the 20th Century
- Virginia History
- The Indian Subcontinent
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- China
- The American Civil War
- Europe from 1500 to the Present
- US-Latin American Relations
- United States Foreign Policy
- Women's History
- Religion in America
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Related Clubs
There are over 50 clubs and organizations available to students at Ferrum College. These are specifically related to History:
- » Student Virginia Education Association
- » Student Government
- » Phi Alpha Theta: honorary group
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Experiential & hands-on learning opportunities
Research and writing in the Senior Seminar course.
Other experiential opportunities through a variety of individual study courses, both on and off campus.
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Career options with a major in History
A major in History leads to traditional career paths, as well as less expected fields. For example:
- You could be a(n) ...
- Policy Evaluator
- Lawyer
- Politician
- Urban Planner
- Foreign Service Officer
- Teacher
- Market Research Analyst
- Intelligence Specialist
- Travel Agent
- Corporation Historian
- City Manager
- Public Historian
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Recent History program graduates & their careers
Michael Huff '93 is a Unit Chief, level GS-15, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Chuck Westmoreland '97 recently received a Ph.D. in history from the University of Mississippi.
Several Ferrum College graduates are currently teaching in many different school districts.
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History Faculty
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Find out more
Information is only an email away! Contact Professor Milt Rowan at mrowan@ferrum.edu.
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