History
Offered at IU East by School of Humanities and Social Sciences
About
Historians don't collect facts. They analyze them to understand how different viewpoints (such as Democrat and Republican) arise, how the processes of change (like the collapse of the Soviet Union) work, and how to use information to solve problems.
As a student in the Bachelor of Arts in History program at IU East, you learn about these differences and processes. You learn how to locate, evaluate, and use the information necessary to explain to them. And you practice the techniques of critical thinking and clear communication necessary to persuade others to consider your interpretation.
These techniques—finding good, reliable information, analyzing it, and then using it to solve problems—are career skills that are much in demand by employers. They are often the ticket to promotion on the job.