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Get a complete understanding of the complex forces that are shaping the 21st century by exploring the past. With a major in history from UMUC, you'll gain important knowledge of U.S. and worldwide histories, enhancing your multicultural understanding in the workplace and everyday society.
Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in history will be able to:
- Demonstrate a chronological understanding of the diverse peoples, events, and cultures that have shaped human civilization.
- Think and read critically and conduct research that includes identifying, evaluating, and presenting with integrity the primary and secondary sources of historical information.
- Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and social issues associated with the writing and interpreting of history.
- Demonstrate an increased awareness of current events and the ability to evaluate these events from a historical perspective.
- Write cogent, documented, historical papers that exhibit interpretive skill as well as factual knowledge.
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