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Department of History

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Alexander Bay, Ph.D., Chair

Professors: Daddis, Keene, Slayton;
Associate Professors: Bay, Klein, Threat;
Instructional Associate Professor: Cumiford;
Assistant Professor: Koerber;
Instructor: Jarquin.

History is our collective memory, an understanding of our heritage, of who we are and how we came to be. The history major not only provides students with the knowledge and tools of history, but also provides a sense of roots, as well as a broader perspective on the diverse regions and peoples of the world. Training in history teaches students how to think, how to analyze different kinds of problems and is solid training for such careers as teaching, law, business, historic preservation or archival management.

Departmental Honors
The history faculty award departmental honors to graduating senior history majors who have demonstrated outstanding academic work in history. To be considered for departmental honors, students must achieve a GPA that ranks them in the top 25 percent of senior history majors. The department also gives an outstanding senior award each year to a graduating senior based on GPA, participation in Phi Alpha Theta and quality of the senior thesis.

Extracurricular Opportunities
In addition to an outstanding curriculum, the major in history at Chapman offers students opportunities to work on projects associated with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education. The department also offers study abroad experiences in London and other cities. Internships at area archives and museums are available. Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honors society, is offered to students with a GPA of 3.100 in 12 credits of history courses and an overall GPA of 3.000. Phi Alpha Theta sponsors graduate school workshops, lectures, films and trips that are open to all members of the Chapman community. Members of Phi Alpha Theta enjoy opportunities to travel to regional and national student conferences to deliver papers and can enter competitions for scholarships and prizes offered by the national Phi Alpha Theta headquarters.

Degrees

    Bachelor of ArtsMinorAccelerated Program
    Graduate Program Information

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