Degree: Bachelor of Arts

College of Liberal Arts Dean: Edward Jacobs    email: ejacobs@latech.edu    phone: (318) 257-4805 Department of History Head: Stephen Webre    email: swebre@latech.edu    phone: (318) 257-2872

For information in writing: Louisiana Tech University College of Liberal Arts Department of History P.O. Box 10018 Ruston LA 71272

What is History?

History is the study of human experience in the past. In the centuries-old tradition of liberal arts education, students of history pursue greater knowledge and understanding of the range, diversity and significance of human events, ideas and accomplishments in different ages and cultures. At the same time, they work to strengthen specific individual skills in research, analysis and communication, both oral and written. The Department of History offers a four-year degree leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History.

Careers for History graduates

The History major is excellent preparation for a wide variety of professional opportunities. All employers value the research, analysis and communications skills that liberal arts graduates possess, and history majors find work with federal and state agencies as well as in commercial and industrial enterprises and the not-for-profit sector. Many History majors pursue advanced study, including graduate study in History in preparation for careers in teaching or in museums and historical preservation, law school, seminary, information science and many other fields.

High school and pre-preparation

Any broad college preparatory high school curriculum will provide a good background for the History major. Emphasis on history, geography, literature, writing and foreign-language study is valuable, but so is course work in mathematics, science and especially computer skills.

For complete information concerning our B.A. History please view our current Catalog