The Department of History at Kutztown University offers studies in a variety of historical fields to prepare students for the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education, and the Bachelor of Arts degree with Paralegal Studies. Students may also minor in history. The Department has designed a curriculum that prepares students for diverse careers and for advanced study at the graduate level.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts program gain knowledge and develop skills they will use if they decide to continue specialized study in history in graduate school. The B.A. program will also assist those students who plan professions in law, government, museum work and historic preservation. Many students are able to choose other career paths because the opportunities for history majors are many and varied. One of the current trends is for business and industry to employ individuals with training in history because history majors have advanced writing, analytic and research skills.

Students who are interested in a legal career may choose to major in History w/Paralegal Studies. The program is approved by the American Bar Association and faculty from Lehigh Carbon Community College teach the courses in Paralegal Studies. The program entails the study of the paralegal profession as well as the limitations imposed by the unauthorized practice of law.

The Bachelor of Science program in Secondary Education prepares students interested in pursuing careers in teaching at the secondary level. Individuals who complete this program of study receive provisional certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Social Studies Education.

Students who are not majoring in history at Kutztown University may choose to pursue a minor in history. Students who minor in history are able to enhance the depth of their undergraduate preparation, complement their major field of specialization and become better prepared for employment or graduate study.

Awards
The University has established several prizes which are awarded to outstanding graduating seniors in history. The awards encourage academic achievement and honor outstanding accomplishment in history. The History Department recommends students to receive the following awards at graduation: the Bright and Lucille Beck Award in American History, the Anthony J. Mazzaferri Award for Distinguished Scholarship in History, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. The Anthony J. Mazzaferri and Esther M. Willits History Scholarships are given annually to outstanding history majors.

Financial Aid
Financial aid for qualified students is available at Kutztown University. Students who wish to apply for various student aid programs should contact the Financial Aid Office, which will provide advice and assistance to students desiring to secure scholarships, grants, loans and on-campus employment.

If you want further information or would like to visit the campus, please write to the Department of History, Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, 19530, or call (610) 683-4385 or email gabriel@kutztown.edu. You may apply for admission to the University on-line via the Kutztown University Office of Admission.

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Last Updated: 6 September 2006
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