History

Office: E368 Thompson Hall

(716) 673-3277

Dr. Mary Beth Sievens, Chairperson

Dr. David Kinkela, Coordinator

Email: history.department@fredonia.edu

Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/history

The Department of History offers a broad-based and worldwide curriculum, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and writing skills. History majors study the complexities of the human experience, deepen their knowledge of their own society and its past, explore other cultures and societies, and prepare for life in a multi-cultural and international community. The History major also prepares the student for a variety of career opportunities in business and industry, including development planning, data analytics, and publishing. In addition, many History majors pursue careers in government, public policy, the law, higher education, journalism, librarianship, and public history. The Social Studies Adolescence Education major prepares students to teach social studies in middle school and high school.

Internships: The history department facilitates internships at local museums and archives, in Washington, D.C. and Albany, N.Y., and within the university. The department also encourages students to participate in international experiences and earn college credit through the Study Abroad or Student Exchange programs, as well as through department-sponsored short-term Study Abroad experiences.  These experiences can fulfill the Applied History requirement.  

Scholarships and Awards

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