PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

HISTORY 300

Focuses on how a History major applies to the world of work. Explores how history skills relate to the needs of professional employers. Guides in the process of finding and obtaining professional internships. Polishes written and oral communication skills in forms appropriate for professional situations. Learn from the experiences of guest alumni speakers from a variety of fields.

HISTORY 201

Conduct original historical research and convey the results to others. Through engagement with archival materials, become historical detectives; practice defining important historical questions, collecting and analyzing evidence, presenting original conclusions, and contributing to ongoing discussions. Confer individually with and receive feedback from instructors to improve skills of historical analysis and communication in both written and spoken formats. May not be repeated for credit.

HISTORY 800

Introduction to the life of a professional historian, to different styles and methods of history. Opportunity to present one's findings in a conference-type setting. Structured to support completion of the research paper requirement for the History MA, regardless of specialty.

HISTORY 600

Development and application of advanced research skills to a specific historical topic. Intensive writing and small group discussion results in a project demonstrating original or creative analysis of primary and secondary sources.

HISTORY 702

Introduction to inclusive teaching practices and professional development strategies. Combines hands-on pedagogical training with guidance for navigating key milestones in academic life.