Majors & Minors

History Major: 33
Required: 15 3

• History of Europe I (3)
  
• History of Europe II (3)
  
• History of the U.S. I (3)
  
• History of the U.S. II (3)
  
• Historiography (3)
  

Electives: 18 1

• Enlightenment, French Revolution, and Napoleon (4)
  
• Modern Asia (3)
  
• Traditional Japan (3)
  
• Modern Japan (3)
  
• Victorian and Modern Britain (4)
  
• Renaissance and Reformation (4)
• Modern America: 1920-1945 (4)
  
• Tudor-Stuart England (4)

Art History Minor: 20
Required: 7

• Western Art I (4)
  
• Western Art II (4)
• Survey of American Painting and Sculpture (3)
• Topics in Non-Western Art (3)

Electives: 3

• Nineteenth Century Art (3)
• ?

English Literature Minor: 18
Requirements: 10 6

• Introduction to Fiction (2)
  
• Introduction to Poetry (2)
• Introduction to ? (2)
• Survey of ? (4)

Electives: 8

• Major Authors: Chuacer (4)
• ? (4)
  

The Rest of My College Career

Fall Semester 2009 : 14

• Victorian and Modern Britian (4)
• Nineteenth Century Art (3)
• Elementary French I (4)
• History of the U.S. II (3)

Spring Semester 2010 : 18

• Renaissance and Reformation (4)
• History of the U.S. I (3)
• Western Art I (4)
• Elementary French II (4)
• Introduction to Jewelry and Metal Design (2)
• Renaissance Dance (.5)
• Baroque Dance (.5)

Fall Semester 2010 : 19

• Celtic and Midevil Britain (4)
  
• Modern America: 1920-1945 (4)
• Historiography (3)
• Western Art II (4)
• Intermediate French I (4)

Spring Semester 2011 : 11

• Tudor-Stuart England (4)
• Survey: American Paint and Sculpture (3)
• Intermediate French II (4)
• Ballroom and Social Dance (.5)
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Baldwin Wallace

Yay! I got back in and I am oh so excited! :D

Unfortunately, I think I have to wait for transfer orientation to register for classes..... But I'm pretty sure the lady on the phone said that since it's transfer orientation I don't have to stay overnight on campus [which would be ridiculous since I LIVED on campus last year]. I pretty much already have my class schedule figured out, I just have to decide whether or not I want to have class on Tuesday and Thursday. Now I have to decide if I want to rejoin Phi Mu and find a job!

Jobs For History Majors

Museums and Historical Organizations:

Research in museums includes authentication, verification, and description of items; more basic research that focuses on the meaning, significance and context of artifacts; and research (usually team-based) that is aimed at assembling an exhibition or educational program based on the museum's collections. Museum staff members involved in these activities usually possess specialized knowledge in a particular subject field, a general knowledge of historical methodology, a curiosity for artifacts, and a sense of public responsibility. Although larger institutions may require higher educational qualifications for staff members involved in research, a BA (with some additional training) may suffice, especially for entry level positions at the smaller museums.

Historic Sites and Museums:

The United States has numerous historic sites and museums ranging from large national museums to the small, local historical society collections. The National Park Service is responsible for approximately 350 parks, battlefields, monuments, and sites around the country, almost all of which have some cultural resources to be interpreted. Educators are needed at such sites to interpret the past to visitors with a wide range of education and experience. Those who teach at museums and historic sites may need more than traditional history courses to qualify for their positions. Courses in art history, folklore, and archeology may prove useful training for work at a museum or historic site. In a small museum, the education specialist may also have some responsibilities for exhibit preparation and collections management. In this case, specialized museum courses are invaluable. In large museums, there is a distinct difference between curators, who are responsible for the collections, and exhibit specialists, who design the exhibits.

Novelist:

Though novels are works of fiction, audiences crave authenticity in their entertainment. Many history majors who share a love of writing can put their knowledge of historical periods to use by crafting clear visions of days gone by. Because history majors spend so much time learning to decipher the causes and effects of major world events, they can craft elaborate scenarios that keep readers engaged from cover to cover. By couching their tales in accurate settings, historians can open up their favorite worlds to new audiences. Many readers pick up a historian's love of an era or of a character, while enjoying an entertaining story.

History Professor:

Some history majors thrive in academia so well, that they make perfect candidates to train tomorrow's generation of historians. Tenured history professors don't just recite copy from old textbooks, however. Many faculty members spend most of their time writing about history and culture while leading research teams that investigate new leads about specialized subjects. By uncovering new information and reaching new insights, history professors help refine the stories we tell about past civilizations while helping us write a better story for ourselves

Foreign Service Agent.

You may not find yourself slinking around European nightclubs in swanky clothing like the stars of the television series Alias, but the United States Government does want your help if you understand the history and culture of foreign countries. Numerous government agencies employ history majors to provide valuable insight and context for potential policy and partnership decisions. Helping our leaders better understand the customs of our friends and foes around the world can open up new opportunities for trade and cooperation, or it can defuse the military fallout of potential misunderstandings.

Just a couple of diferent jobs that are available to History majors.

Where Should I Study?

Okay so I have been thinking about going back to my old university to finish my degree......

But first a little history:

I originally started at Baldwin Wallace College majoring in History and English. Afraid that I was not going to be able to find a job after graduation and due to the fact that my fiance was also transferring, I transferred to Ohio University last fall as a freshman. I also really wanted to be able to learn Japanese, one of the few languages not offered at Baldwin Wallace. As of right now I am majoring in East Asian Studies and minoring in Japanese.

The downsides of Ohio University:

-It is located over three hours from my house so I normally do not get to go home until after the quarter is over, which is three months

-I do not have a car on campus, so I am not able to leave and go anywhere

-The people here generally are not people I would normally surround myself with

-The class size is ridiculous, some of my classes have about 200 people in them

-Due to the large class size it is extremely difficult to get to know the professors on a personal basis

-The campus is huge, and the only way to get uptown is by walking up a very steep and long hill

The positive things of Ohio University:

-They offer Japanese

-I would be able to study abroad in Japan

-My Japanese professor is adorable

-My fiance also attends Ohio University

The downsides of Baldwin Wallace:

-Since I have already left I do not think I would be able to rejoin my sorority

-My old roommate transferred out this year

-It is more expensive than Ohio University

-They do not offer Japanese

-I do not know if their program to study abroad in Japan is any good

-Transferring back may put me behind and I may not graduate on time

-My fiance does not know if he is also going to transfer to a school closer to home

The positive things of Baldwin Wallace:

-My old advisor and history professor is absolutely amazing and I really miss her classes

-I would be able to live at home and commute to school

-Since I would be living at home I would get to see my family everyday; my grandparents are starting to get old and I want to spend as much time with them as possible

-We are getting a new puppy in a couple of weeks

-I would be able to get a job in a daycare

-I would be able to see my friends more

As you can see there are many benefits to attending both schools, which is why I am having such a hard time deciding.