History Major
Program Details
Program Overview
As a history major you will gain a deep understanding of the most fascinating people and events that shaped the world. As you build a broad historical knowledge, you will hone the critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills that are prized by employers. Stritch history program graduates are teaching, working in museums, serving in government and practicing law.
Program Concentrations
This program is made up of the following concentrations. Learn more about concentrations.Concentration Overview
The History Concentration provides students an in depth overview of world and U.S. history. Students will learn about a wide range of topics from ancient times to the modern era including the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and Napoleon, and the World Wars. This study will help students develop skills in research, historical analysis, and communication.
Concentration Overview
This concentration provides students a global perspective on political science and history. In it, students will examine how global politics and international relations function and also obtain an understanding of the world’s history. This will help students develop a wide range of skills including research, analysis and problem solving.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentrations on this page are required for this program. Additional courses or concentrations may need to be added to meet program or credit requirements.
Program Coursework
- The Presidency
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- The Presidency
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- Building of America: The Story of the American People
- Twentieth Century America
- The United States in World War II
- World History to 1500
- World History Since 1500
- Introduction to Women's History
- Intercultural History: Latin America
- The Presidency
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- International Relations
- The Presidency
- U.S. Foreign Policy
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
Liberal Arts Core
LEADERSHIP: 4 credits
- Freshman Seminar (1 cr.)
- Spiritual & Ethical Literacy (3 cr.)
- Personal Branding Communication (3 cr.)
- Writing for the 21st Century (3 cr.)*
- Quantitative Problem Solving (3 cr.)*
- Language & Culture (3 cr.)
CORE LITERACIES: 15 credits – Choose one (1) course from each broad theme. Course options can be found in the course catalog or on the academic advising page. Broad themes are:
- Narratives of Identity (3 cr.)
- Science, Environment & Culture (3 cr.)
- Social Tensions (3 cr.)
- The American Experience (3 cr.)
- Approving the Better Things (3 cr.)
Professional Core
Culminating Experience
- Pre-Internship
- Internship
- Capstone
Hannah Dockendorff, J.D.
2014 Stritch Graduate, Summa Cum Laude
The History Program and its professors are incredibly creative, engaging, and supportive! The mentors and friends I gained through the History Program continue to positively influence my life long after graduation. Likewise, the analytical and research skills cultivated by the History Program undoubtedly enabled me to successfully pursue a Juris Doctorate and a career as an Attorney.
For additional information contact admissions or program faculty.
Daryl A. Webb
Faculty - History
