Oswego's history program will provide you with a broad exposure to your own heritage, acquaint you with other cultures and promote an in-depth understanding of at least one historical area.
Overview
Subjects focus on American, African, Asian, European, Latin American and Middle Eastern history; social, intellectual, military and political history; and gender and ethnic studies. You’ll learn to read closely and critically, to evaluate and synthesize materials from diverse sources, to speak and write effectively, to use empathy and imagination and to adhere to high standards of intellectual integrity — skills and habits of mind that will serve you well in diverse fields.
Our setting in a historic city and region provides a complementary atmosphere and many internship opportunities with museums, historic attractions and preservation organizations (as well as in other parts of the country). Apply to study abroad in cities old and new.
Pursue opportunities to work with our skilled and helpful faculty on individual research projects. Join our History Club. Excel and you could be inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society — and become eligible for the history honors program, in which you can work directly with a faculty member to complete a thesis and earn an honors degree.
Curriculum
Bachelor of ArtsOutcomes
- Read closely and critically
- Evaluate and synthesize materials from diverse sources
- Speak and write effectively; demonstrate ability to analyze and incorporate primary and/or secondary sources into writing
- Demonstrate outstanding ability to define historical problems, synthesize information and understand causal relationships
- Adhere to high standards of intellectual integrity
Career Opportunities
- Teaching
- Law
- Public and government service
- Publishing
- Museum work
- Diplomacy