History

History teaches students to find and interpret relevant information and to evaluate the authority and bias of information. It promotes an understanding of cultures and societies from the past while it helps students consider their own identities in the world of today. Through the critical evaluation of the causes and significance of events in the past, students of history learn about the individuals, ideas, actions and events that have shaped the present. History serves as a core transfer requirement and is a valuable component in a general education.

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