By studying the past, we become acquainted with those people and ideas that have made a difference and begin to understand why events unfold as they do. Through that experience, we learn to use the past to illuminate the present and influence the future. Our entire program flows from the assumption that a strong knowledge of the past is essential to effective citizenship.
Culver-Stockton’s history program gives students a greater knowledge of the past and, through it, a better understanding of how human nature has developed over time. We also encourage students to read critically, to engage in thoughtful research, and learn the craft of careful, detailed writing. Our purpose is to better connect with our roots, relate to other peoples and cultures, and to contribute to the improvement of our society through better knowledge and understanding.
Our graduates go on to successful careers in a variety of areas, including primary, secondary, and higher education, business, law, public service, library science, the ministry, and any other profession that values the ability to think, research, and write clearly. C-SC graduates with a history major have been admitted to graduate schools and law schools such as the University of Missouri, Columbia; Washington University, St. Louis; Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.; DePaul University, Chicago; University of Missouri-Kansas City; and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. In addition to law and history, they are pursuing degrees as diverse as political journalism, Middle Eastern studies, international relations, and museum studies. Our graduates have been history teachers, worked in the U.S. State Department, work on U.S. congressional staffs, become lobbyists, and are employed in the corporate business world.
For details about requirements for the major and course offerings, see the current C-SC academic catalog. Students also may take history as a minor.
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