History - SUNY at Binghamton

History from SUNY at Binghamton is a Campus Bachelor History degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. History is one of the most popular and respected departments in Binghamton University's Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. The History Department offers a wide variety of courses taught by some of Binghamton University's top faculty, attracting thousands of students every year. Global curriculum Our curriculum explores human societies over time and across the globe. History courses provide training in the methods of historical research; students hone skills in thinking critically, interpreting evidence and writing effectively. About one-fourth of our course offerings are in U.S. history , one-fourth in European history, one-fourth in the history of the "non-Western" world and the remainder in topics that cut across geographical boundaries such as women's history, imperialism, environmental history , the history of science and technology, world history and comparative history. History courses fulfill a range of Harpur College and General Education requirements. The History Department offers courses at the 100, 200, 300 and 400 levels, as well as graduate seminars. 100-level courses are broad introductory surveys, primarily for freshmen, sophomores and non-majors. 200-level courses are intermediate courses that are generally suitable for students at all levels. 300-level courses are more specialized and advanced. 400-level courses are intensive research seminars for juniors and seniors, usually limited to fifteen students. Classes can range in size from fewer than fifteen in an intimate seminar to around 30-40 in a lecture/discussion class to over 200 in a large introductory lecture. The lecture courses usually have discussion sections of about 20 students, which meet separately and are led by graduate teaching assistants chosen from among the most qualified graduate students in our MA/PhD program; they lead discussion sessions and assist with grading. Many of our graduate students, like our faculty, have won teaching awards. View more details on SUNY at Binghamton . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related History courses.