1 Program description and purpose:
Program description:
The history major is designed for students desiring a broad liberal arts background either as preparation for a profession or for personal enrichment. Careers in history include teaching (primary, secondary, or college level), museum work, historical research and writing, and preserving and interpreting history for the general public through a variety of local, state, and federal agencies. The history major is also highly recommended preparation for law, politics, the ministry, and public service. Because it develops breadth of knowledge as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a history degree is widely considered an excellent foundation for many managerial and executive careers. For this reason, it is a fine choice for the general studies student.
Indicate the purpose of this program:
The history department supports NIC’s primary mission to provide rigorous, high quality instruction fostering student success by encouraging lifelong learning. Students learn to see the world through an historical prism to understand the complex and diverse contemporary world. There are currently seven history courses that meet GEM 6. These courses meet a key strategy in Complete College Idaho to strengthen articulation between Idaho postsecondary institutions. Additionally, there are articulation agreements in place guaranteeing transferability for elective courses to NIC’s primary transfer institutions.