{"id":9994,"date":"2026-04-02T09:05:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=9994"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:05:31","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/history-legal-studies-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"History & Legal Studies Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Department of History and Legal Studies is committed to providing students with programs that foster pathways for success. To do this, we ensure accessible faculty who work closely with students to develop critical thinking skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our programs offer a variety of courses, internship possibilities, research opportunities, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you interested in historical events, and how this learned cultural background can change today\u2019s society? Do you want the ability to work in almost any field? The History major<\/a> may be for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this program, you can learn the skills necessary for a career in today’s ever-changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Science History (Teaching)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is becoming a teacher something you’ve dreamed of?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History Department’s Social Science\/History (Teaching) major<\/a> prepares you for a career in teaching with the option to focus on various areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This American Board Association-accredited program is one of few in the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are thinking about a career in law, the Legal Studies<\/a> program is a great option. With this major, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n