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History is the study of the record of past human experience.  Historians understand the term "record" very broadly, so that the line between history and various other disciplines is sometimes a thin one.  However, history has its own methodologies, separating it from other disciplines which generally do not focus on change over time.

The History Department has two major educational goals.  First, each student gains insight into other times and cultures as she learns about the past.  She discovers what has endured and how these events shaped the modern world.  Second, the student gains experience in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting large and varied amounts of information, allowing her to sharpen her ability to communicate her findings to others both orally and in clear prose. 

Our program prepares the student for a professional career, in which clear thinking, analysis, and writing are essential skills.