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School of Liberal Arts
- Anthropology
- Art and Art History
- Classical Languages
- Communication
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- English
- Ethnic Studies
- History
- Integral Program
- International Area Studies
- Kinesiology (Undergraduate)
- Kinesiology (Graduate)
- Leadership (MA)
- Leadership & Organizational Studies
- LEAP
- Liberal & Civic Studies
- Modern Languages
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Sociology
- Theology and Religious Studies
- Women’s and Gender Studies
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Learning Outcomes
History majors develop a unique set of skills designed for analytical thinking.
Upon completion of the History program, students will be able to:
- THINK historically, read critically, write coherently and speak persuasively.
- SITUATE major historical events within their proper chronological, geographical, thematic and comparative context.
- CONNECT and integrate historical knowledge, grasp the ethical and moral dimensions of history and appreciate the complex and often multi-causal origins of past events.
- IDENTIFY and interpret a variety of historical sources, both primary and secondary.
- EXPLAIN the value and application of historiography and various historical methods, approaches and theories.
- EVALUATE and critically assess the validity of historical evidence and interpretations.
- USE primary and secondary sources to construct sophisticated, persuasive, and logical interpretations of historical problems and events.
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1928 Saint Mary's Road
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-4000
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