Winona State\u2019s History major prepares students for work in a variety of careers. Any job that requires clear thinking, good writing, articulate speaking, and the ability to ask and answer complicated questions can be a good fit if you have a history degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studying history allows students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History gives learners the cultural background to function in today\u2019s contemporary, globalized society, providing students with in-depth knowledge of societies from the past to the present era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The History major builds upon entry level foundation courses in history that are in WSU\u2019s general education curriculum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The major is accessible to transfer students or those wishing to add a second major or minor. Likewise, history majors at WSU are often able to add a second major or minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Major Map<\/a> (PDF) is available to help students plan to complete their major coursework in four years. The Transfer Pathways Major Map<\/a> (PDF) is a version to help transfer students plan their coursework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the unique features of our program is learning to do the work of historians–developing your own interpretations of the past using sources from the past. In the History major capstone, you will be completing a semester-long project on a topic of your selection. For this project, you will be working with original sources on a thesis. Some recent senior thesis topics are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While all classes in the major use both primary and secondary sources, the major is organized around a series of classes that will prepare you to develop a thesis topic and engage in the research necessary to complete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of these 3 courses is offered once each year. Sophomore Seminar is open to all students, but students are encouraged to take this course early on in their major, if possible. Students must complete HIST 395 before HIST 495. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All History majors are encouraged to meet with their advisors and plan their coursework in the major, leading up to the capstone sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCapstone Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n