History Major

Overview

History explores the long-range development through time of every facet of human existence—society and culture, philosophy and religious beliefs, law and government, technology and economics. It is concerned with the lives of ordinary women and men, as well as heroes and leaders. It challenges students not only to accept change, but to anticipate it and deal with it creatively.
The study of history at Stritch prepares rather than programs students for professional life. Historical study evokes critical thinking and reasoned judgment. It leads students to see the human dimension of issues, to view contemporary events in perspective, to deal critically and positively with conflicting points of view, and to weigh alternatives. Historians bring to the business world the ability to cope effectively with a great deal of material, to distinguish what is important from what is inconsequential, and to synthesize data and represent it in a concise and clear fashion.
The goals of the History Department are pursued within the philosophical context of Stritch’s mission to enable students to integrate their learning into a purposeful value system that gives moral direction, professional viability and enrichment to their lives and the lives of others. Students have an opportunity to enhance their career skills through experience and training in the use of technology, including the Internet, computer databases, presentation software and other appropriate technology.
The Department of History offers a major, minor, teacher certification (elementary, minor, and secondary Broad Field Social Studies major), and Pre-Law preparation. It also provides an integral component of the Liberal Arts to all colleges at Stritch.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

History Major: 34 credits
History Major: 34 credits
Tracks in Major:
Pre-Law Program
*Secondary Teaching (Broad Field Social Studies)
*Broad Field Social Studies Minor for Elementary Teachers
* See Social Studies
Required courses for Major: HS 241, 242 and 243, 103 or 104, 201, 202, 314 (two courses), 401, 402 and electives in History.
Required auxiliary courses for Major: None
Additional Requirements for Teachers: Study of Cooperatives and Environmental Education designed to fulfill requirements of Wisconsin Statutes 118.19 (6) and Wisconsin Administrative Code 3.03 (3) 5, for teachers of Science and Social Studies. These requirements may be met by taking BL/CH 210, GE 101 or GE 102 (for environmental Studies); and EC 201 (for Cooperatives); or as directed study apart from the above courses.

 

History Minor: 24 credits
Required courses for Minor: HS 100, 241, 242 or 243; 102, 103 or 104, 201, 202, 314, 401 or 402, one elective. This also constitutes the Minor in History for Elementary Certification.
Required auxiliary courses for Minor: None

 

Pre-Law
The Pre-Law Program with History as a major requires 34 hours in History with advised courses in English, Communication Arts, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Business; with a Social Studies major, a 22-credit minimum in History (six 3-credit courses plus HS 401 and 402), and courses from the following: Sociology, Geography, Economics, Political Science with additional advised courses, as above.

Faculty

William J. Dahlk
Adjunct Instructor
(414) 410-4540
wjdahlk@stritch.edu

Mary T. Duarte
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4541
mtduarte@stritch.edu

Justine Peter, OSF
Professor
(414) 410-4190
jpeter@stritch.edu

Alumni

Mirko Rados, Ministry of Defense, United Kingdom.
Miriam Burkett, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Also pursuing a master’s degree in public history at Ball State University.
Wayne Malatad, U.S. Embassy
John Eastberg, Historian, Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee
Lona Long, Vice President, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts (WPCA)