Major in History Career opportunitie at Spring Arbor University
Career opportunities
A major or minor in history at Spring Arbor University prepares the student for teaching at the elementary or secondary levels. The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study in history, historical preservation and museum administration, law or seminary.
Program strengths and emphases
Students who major or minor in history will develop strong skills in analysis and evaluation of the past as sources of critical inquiry into the nature of current issues. Through Spring Arbor University’s membership in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), students are eligible to participate in semester-long programs in Washington, D.C., Costa Rica, Russia and the Middle East (Cairo) at little additional cost. Opportunities for writing an honors thesis are available. Many majors participate in planning and implementing a Model United Nations program for area high school students, while others have taken part with distinction in the Model Arab League.