HISTORICAL STUDIES: OVERVIEW

This area of study allows you to explore human history and the nature of human existence in a variety of ways:

• type of history (social, political, religious)
• national experiences or geographic areas (U.S. history, Latin American history)
• period of time (ancient history, modern history)
• theme (women in history)

You develop valuable research and analytical skills as you create a professional program to meet your specific needs.

WHO CHOOSES HISTORICAL STUDIES?

Students in the Historical Studies program go on to a range of graduate studies in history, teaching or other fields, and are employed in a number of areas, including:

• teaching
• historical preservation
• restoration
• research
• archiving

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?

Popular concentrations in this area include:

• American history
• Asian-American history
• History of women in the U.S.
• Military History
• Modern social and economic history

Opportunities exist to develop other concentrations that respond to your goals and interests.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

• Area of Study Guidelines (www.esc.edu/historyguide)
• Area of Study web site (www.esc.edu/historyarea)
• Ask us to mail you information or get answers to specific questions. (www.esc.edu/inquiry)