History

A Note from the Chair

History is the story of people (in my case people who have been dead a really long time). But whether they lived hundreds of years ago, or just a couple of decades ago, what they did and why they did those things can tell us so much about the world we find ourselves in today. It will also give you context and perspective. Historians are often the best people to understand where we are, and what will happen next. Whether you are interested in politics, family structure, environment, religion, or sports, I hope you find something to interest you here.

We hope that as you have fun learning about the past, you also gain some skills that will serve you no matter where you go next in life. Our history majors have gone on to become teachers, bankers, actors, writers, lawyers, politicians, appraisers, librarians, archivists, and historians of course (among many other jobs, too many to list). You will become a better writer, reader, researcher, analyst, and speaker. While you are here you will uncover new information and think about the past in an entirely new way.

I look forward to hearing what you uncover!

Professor Marie McDaniel
Chair, History Department

The History Department

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Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 06515
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