History
Bring the Past to Your Present
What jobs can you do with a
history degree?
Embark on an amazing adventure. Past DWU history graduates are now in fulfilling careers as:
Attorneys
History teachers
Museum curators
Federal government officials
What's the Difference at DWU?
- Visit the some of the most historical moments of the past and deepen your understanding of the human condition.
- Examine historical documents, raise historic questions and share ideas with peers and the larger community.
- As an intellectual discipline, history will teach you to read critically, think analytically and communicate effectively.
- Looking toward law school? Get help prepping for the LSAT.
History Courses
Revisit the past. Pair your critical thinking and communication skills with a
major or minor in history.
HIS 101 World History I
HIS 102 World History II
HIS 141 History of the Modern World
HIS 201 United States History I
HIS 202 United States History II
HIS 301 Early American History
HIS 302 America Since 1945
HIS 304 History of American Sports
HIS 310 History of the British Empire
HIS 311 Europe Since World War I
HIS 313 Latin American History
HIS 330 History of South Dakota
HIS 335 Native American History
HIS 351 American Foreign Policy
HIS 355 The U.S. Constitution
HIS 381 The Civil War
HIS 382 World War I
HIS 383 World War II
HIS 384 The Korean and Vietnam Wars
HIS 386 Modern Asia
HIS 401 Historical Research and Writing
Get to Know Your Professors
Travel back into the past with DWU professors. As a history major, you will work directly with faculty who specialize in American, military, diplomatic and environmental history.
Sean Flynn, Ph.D.
Internships
Want to pursue an internship? As a student studying history, you have lots of options. Former Dakota Wesleyan history students have held internships at the national, state and local levels. Chat with your adviser to see how you can find an internship to gain the experience you need.
Interested in Law School?
Law schools are looking for students with reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, analytical reasoning and clear communication. When considering majors and minors, desirable areas of emphasis are communications, history, political science and economics.
At DWU, we'll support you in your preparation of the Law School Admission Test (LSTAT). The Association of American Law Schools does not have a specific list of required courses or extracurricular activities. Tell your adviser you would like to pursue law school.
Learn more about Pre-Law at DWU.
Related Majors & Minors
History Education
If you love studying world events, consider becoming a history teacher to the next generation!
Pre-Law
Is a career in law in your future?
Political Science
Fascinated by policy and government?
Communication
Excellent communication skills are sought by every employer, and it’s a true professional who elevates the skill of communicating to an art.
Psychology
Our psychology major will take you on an exploration of human behavior from biological, behavioral, cognitive, social and cultural viewpoints.
