History - Nazareth College of Rochester

History from Nazareth College of Rochester is a Campus Bachelor History degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. History is alive and well at Nazareth College . It thrives in the memories of a holocaust survivor and a German WWII soldier?both recent guest lecturers. It can be experienced directly through internships at the local museums. It can be found in unforgettable experiences such as our study abroad program in Asian Studies, where students spend the summer in China. History at Nazareth is the study of human experience across time, an examination into the patterns of politics and power, and an exploration into past lives. But most important, history at Nazareth is relevant?a living experience that gives students a sense of perspective and a global world view. Department Objectives Students are expected to: Develop an awareness of the approach and methodology of history as a discipline Master major historical facts Have an understanding of the time frame of historical events and of the collection and analysis of primary source evidence Have an acquaintance with the basic works and interpretations of leading scholars in the study of a particular era or field of inquiry (i.e., historiography Develop basic competence in the historical and political geography of the period under study Program Highlights Close-knit, lively interaction between students and faculty, with healthy cross-pollination of ideas among the different majors. Emphasis on writing, analysis, research, and critical thinking. Focus not just on historical events, but how they are interpreted and communicated?history in film versus the written word, for example. Recently our department was awarded the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Teaching American History grant, to further enrich the teacher/student experience. 40% of history majors become teachers. View more details on Nazareth College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related History courses.