Highlights:
Description: The study and practice of history helps students prepare for managing trends and responding to uncertain times, such as disease, financial instability, or war, as well as the challenges of a diverse and complex world.
Curriculum: A flexible curriculum that allows you to complete one or two minors, and possibly double major in a related field.
Suggested minors: Public history and museum studies, philosophy or religion
Special programs: Providing you meet GPA and other admissions criteria, you can apply for the 3+3 law program, a partnership with Western New England University School of Law or UMASS Dartmouth School of Law. You will complete your undergraduate requirements in three years, and, if accepted by WNE or UMASS Dartmouth, complete three years of law study there.
Study abroad opportunities: You can easily include a study abroad experience during your second, third, or fourth year if you do not pursue the 3+3 law program.
Fieldwork experience: Independent studies, research projects, or internships/fieldwork (i.e., in museums and archives) can be added to your curriculum.
AFTER GRADUATION:
Examples of entry-level job opportunities: Education, training, museums, and library, Management: business, science, and arts, Law occupations, Sales, Office and administration support
Related graduate school opportunities: Education, History, Law, Library sciences, Museum studies, Public administration
Contact:
Dr. Fernando González de León (fgonzale@springfieldcollege.edu or 413-748-3261, Blake Hall 304)
How to apply:
- Meet with Dr. González de León, then submit standard change of major application form to Dr. Susan Joel (sjoel@springfieldcollege.edu or 413-748-3349 , Blake Hall 3rd floor) as early as midterm of your first semester