Students have the opportunity to explore history where it happened through a summer travel program. Recent trips have included visits to the Cane Ridge Meeting House, the U.S. Capitol, Ellis Island, the Boston Freedom Trail, Gettysburg, Independence Hall, Mount Vernon and the USS Constitution.
Model United Nations provides students the opportunity to act as a team of delegates from a given country at select conferences that simulate the United Nations. Over the course of the semester, students learn about their country, parliamentary procedure and how a delegate from that state would respond to various issues.
This award-winning print and online journal is a student-managed publication that publishes undergraduate historical research of current Harding students and recent alumni. Supported by a faculty editorial board, students receive valuable experience having their work edited, published and reviewed.
A Master of Arts in history provides a solid foundation for a career as an archaeologist, equipping graduates with critical skills in historical research, analysis and interpretation. The program's emphasis on understanding historical contexts and civilizations enhances an archaeologist's ability to uncover and interpret material remains accurately. Graduates gain proficiency in methodologies such as artifact analysis, site excavation and historical preservation, allowing them to reconstruct past cultures and contribute valuable insights into human history.
For those pursuing a career as a historian, the Master of Arts in history offers comprehensive training in historical research, critical thinking and scholarly writing. This program provides historians with an in-depth understanding of various historical periods, themes and methodologies, enabling them to conduct original research and contribute to historical scholarship. Graduates are skilled in analyzing primary and secondary sources, constructing coherent historical narratives, and presenting their findings in academic publications and presentations.
In academic settings, a Master of Arts in history prepares graduates to excel as educators and scholars. The program's focus on historiography, research methodologies and pedagogical techniques equips future academics with the tools necessary to teach history at the collegiate level effectively. Graduates are trained to develop and deliver comprehensive course curricula, engage students in critical discussions, and guide them in historical research projects. The program also emphasizes the development of a scholarly identity, encouraging graduates to contribute to academic discourse through research, conference presentations and publications.
Associate Professor of History and Political Science
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