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I definitely recommend this class for breadth requirements. It is graded by many things, so the tests and papers aren't stressful. The professor is just amazing and puts an effort into learning everyone's names. The TAs are also very flexible and allow helpful extensions in case you need them. Be ready to participate and read.Rate My Professors ↗
Never again. Lots of readings and a discussion post every week. The 5 quizzes + map quiz are quite okay, just go through the slides/your notes. But 35% of your final grade is participation and even if you attend almost all the time, participate, fill out her notecards, you can end up with a participation grade that significantly lowers your score.Rate My Professors ↗
One of my favorite teachers clearly spoke and actually made an effort to know her students and their names. She also tells history like a story which helped me a lot!Rate My Professors ↗
Honestly the Lectures were absolutely amazing. I'm an Engineering major and so I took it for credit, but it was honestly one of the if not best class I've taken in the school. The flow in the lecture is amazing and it was honestly very enjoyable and relaxing. I would say 80-90% of the info is from lectures so don't skip out on it.Rate My Professors ↗
I love Professor Whiting! She's very organized, assigns a manageable amount of reading as homework, and sets up her class so that no one paper or test is make-or-break for your grade. Lectures are easy to understand, and her passion for the subject keeps them interesting.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Whiting was great, there were 5 quizzes counting for about a quarter of your grade. The quizzes were a bit difficult but if you just read over your notes you will be fine. Be sure to participate, she is really great and caring for sure take her class.Rate My Professors ↗
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History at Work focuses on applying history major skills to professional employment, including internship guidance, resume creation, and communication skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.67 GPA, 81.5% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.65 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Seminar analyzing differences between internships and non-professional jobs, articulating the value of history skills in professional settings, and sharing internship experiences via presentations.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Historical Publishing Practicum provides hands-on instruction in historical publishing and discusses the nature of historical research and writing.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
INDEPENDENT WORK is directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 300 | History at Work: Professional Skills of the Major |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 301 | History at Work: History Internship Seminar |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 601 | Historical Publishing Practicum |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 300 | History at Work: Professional Skills of the Major |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 301 | History at Work: History Internship Seminar |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 910 | History of Colonial North America |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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