History
Placing Historical Aspects – Events, Ideas and Concepts – Into the Context of the Times and Society
By pursuing a History degree at Catawba College, you’ll analyze and interpret aspects of history to gain a better understanding of culture, politics, and society. You’ll critically view the past to better understand and appreciate our world today, building from practical, hands-on experiences and through intense, relevant coursework.
Catawba College History majors gain fundamental knowledge in U.S., European, and Non-Western history, and have the opportunity to explore upper-level courses in these three areas such as Ancient Seminar, Early Modern Seminar, Early American Seminar, Readings in Non-Western History, and more.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in History helps develop the knowledge, abilities, and values that are central in the study of not only History itself, but also in any meaningful liberal arts education. These attributes prepare students for success in later life as individuals and as members of a democratic society. Catawba College’s History Department faculty is dedicated to preparing its graduates for useful and productive 21st century careers and lives.
Program Highlights
Internships
Document and record oral histories, serve as a docent or guide at historic landmarks and attractions, or work archiving historic images and artifacts all while earning credit.
Research
Conduct and present independent historic research at the annual Interdisciplinary Creativity and Research Symposium, North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, and professional conferences.
Alex T. Turner '18 History & Philosophy major (individualized)Altogether I have greatly cherished my time at Catawba because my experiences and involvement have crafted me into a stronger leader, an inquisitive scholar, and an all-around better person.
Program Details
Program Objective
Program Objective
As a History undergraduate, you will be asked to think critically and independently, to demonstrate strong communication skills, and to accept responsibility for the development of your own educational career. The History major centers on the seminar model and provides students with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in life outside of Catawba, regardless of what profession you may choose.
The History Department at Catawba seeks to ensure that students embrace intellectual curiosity and growth; practice citizenship, service, and civility; develop respect for the intrinsic value of all human beings; and engage in a process of academic reflection during their collegiate career.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Visit the beaches of Normandy and enter the camp of Auschwitz to gain perspective on World War II, or closer to home, explore the fact and fiction of small-town Sheriff Andy Taylor and his television home of Mayberry through excursions to the N.C. town of Mt. Airy. Far and wide, Catawba students unearth historic facts and fiction. Some History courses have built-in travel components, while independent study and practicum courses allow you to craft your own travel experiences both domestically and abroad.
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Outcomes
Outcomes
Jobs - History majors from Catawba College are shaping events and their contexts in the following positions:
- Lawyer (both public and private)
- Legislative Aide
- High School History Teacher
- College Professor
- Historic Preservationist
- Docent
- Archivist
- Museum Curator
- Copyright Editor
- Dramaturge
- Journalist
- Accountant
- Pastor
- UNC Greensboro
- Virginia Polytechnical Institute
- UNC - Charlotte
- Wake Forest University
- King's College London (University of London)
- Campbell University
Catawba College received a gift of $500,000 to support the college’s history department. It is the largest gift the department has received.
2023 Catawba College Awards Ceremony Honors Students, Faculty, and Staff for Achievement and Service
Catawba College held its annual Awards Convocation on Thursday, April 20 in Omwake-Dearborn Chapel. Dr. Constance Rogers-Lowery, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, thanked all of the award recipients who have demonstrated the qualities upon which Catawba College was founded: scholarship, character, culture, and service.
A total of 115 students have been named to the Presidential Honor Roll List for the 2021-2022 academic year at Catawba College, according to Dr. Constance Rogers-Lowery, Provost of the College.
