THE WESCOE SCHOOL OF MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Bachelor's of Arts in History
Program offered is a Bachelor.
The History major at Muhlenberg is designed to introduce the students to the principles of historical study, to provide them with the tools to become an effective researcher and writer, and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the past. Significant emphasis is put on reading original texts and scholarship written by historians. Most courses also emphasize the interpretation of the past and the ability to present one's analysis in persuasive prose. The History Department attempts to offer a wide range of advanced courses its strengths are in the Ancient History, European History from the medieval period to the present, Latin America, and the United States. Courses are also offered in Asian History. Most advanced history courses are offered every other year.
