History
Overview

Imagine investigating humankind’s successes and failures with expert guides to help you understand how past events are shaping our present and will shape our future. Our professors at St. Norbert College will help you search for explanations and motivations while earning your history degree through lenses ranging from literature to art, and anthropology to political science. Learn to think critically about the human experience by reading carefully, asking pertinent questions and considering issues of historical bias.

Credential Type

N/A

Credits Required

24

Offered As

Minor
 Academic paths

You can master critical thinking by minoring in history studies.

*Courses Checklist (24cr):

Four courses from:
HIST 112 History of Western Civilization 1: From the Bronze Age to the Renaissance
or HIST 113 History of Western Civilization 2: Early Modern and Modern Europe
HIST 114 History of the United States 1
or HIST 115 History of the United States 2
HIST 117 Survey of African History 1
or HIST 119 Survey of African History 2
HIST 120 Survey of Middle Eastern History
or HIST 212 The Modern Middle East
HIST 131 Colonial Latin America
or HIST 132 Modern Latin America

Two from 200 level or above:
HIST Elective 200+
HIST Elective 200+

Students may use AP or CLEP examination credit to fulfill their major requirements as follows: one course in Western Civilization (HIST 113) and one course in United States History (HIST 114 or HIST 115).

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
Featured faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Associate Professor of History

Assistant Professor of History
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Student Name ’26
Audrey Makope ’22

“Everyone is dedicated to developing students & making them better people in every way when they leave.”

Audrey Makope ’22
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Career outcomes

The analytical ability you develop as a history minor will serve you well in many careers. SNC history alumni could hold jobs such as:

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  • Author
  • Community resource advocate
  • Director of client relations
  • Interpreter
  • Museum director
  • Paralegal
  • Research specialist
  • Social studies teacher
 Graduate studies

Minoring in history can prepare you for law school or other graduate programs that emphasize reading, research, analysis and writing skills. SNC has an exceptional track record for grad school preparation and placement. Our history alumni have completed graduate work at the following institutions:

  • American University in Cairo
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Lakeland University
  • Marquette University
  • Simmons University
  • University of St. Andrews
  • University of Wisconsin
  • York University
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