Wittenberg's history program is distinguished by its wide course variety, one that actively utilizes discussion groups, colloquia, seminars, internships and study abroad to push and develop your skills for critique and analysis. History is the springboard for any number of careers, from academia to law to business administration to communication, and that is barely scratching the surface.

Of particular interest to budding historians is the opportunity to write and edit for Wittenberg's History Journal, one of the few undergraduate publications of its kind in the country.

Degrees offered
B.A.: History
Minor: History

Requirements
Major: Thirty-six semester hours distributed as follows:
One 100-level survey, an additional 100/200-level survey; 202 and 203; three courses at the 300-level, including at least one 390; 411; and one additional course at the 300/400-level that must examine the pre-modern era. The student must choose these nine courses so as to study at least three continents (waived for students who complete History 105 and 106).

Major for Students Seeking Secondary Social Studies Licensure: Thirty-six semester hours distributed as follows: 106, 221 and 222; 202 and 203; three courses at the 300-level, including at least nine courses that must examine the pre-modern era. These nine courses also must examine at least three continents (waived for students who complete History 105 and 106). Licensure requires additional courses in education, economics, geography, and political science.

Minor: Twenty semester hours, chosen with the approval of a departmental adviser, at least eight of which are taken at the 100/200-level, and at least eight of which are taken at the 300/400-level.