Faculty

Chairperson: Professor Keith Lewinstein

Graduate Program Coordinator: Professor Margaret Lowe

Professors: Leonid Heretz, Andrew Holman, Michael Ierardi, Erin O’Connor, Wing-kai To

Associate Professors: Brian Payne, Sarah Wiggins

Assistant Professors: Meghan Healy-Clancy, Thomas Nester, Paul Rubinson, Jeffrey Webb

Department Telephone Number: 508.531.1388
Location: Tillinghast Hall, Room 233
Website: www.bridgew.edu/history

Degree Programs

• BA in History
• MAT - History

Undergraduate Minors

• History

Click on Academic Programs  for program information and requirements.

Bachelor of Arts

The department offers students a solid, liberal arts major as preparation for professional careers, for graduate study in other fields (law and librarianship, for example) and for careers as museum professionals and public historians. It prepares students to teach history at the middle and high school level, and it provides a relevant and valuable liberal arts major to students preparing for careers in elementary, early childhood and special education. It also contributes to the core curriculum program by offering history courses to all students.

The Department of History recommends that its majors select a minor or interdisciplinary program that will complement the major program. History majors electing secondary education are strongly urged to take elective courses in geography, political science, economics and the behavioral sciences in order to meet present employment expectations.

Educator Licensure

Students interested in seeking Massachusetts teacher licensure should refer to the following department links for specific teacher licensure and program requirements: Elementary and Early Childhood Education  or Special Education  for students double majoring in elementary education, early childhood education or special education; or Secondary Education and Professional Programs  for students minoring in secondary education (high school, middle school or PreK-12 specialist).

Honors Program

The honors program in history provides highly motivated history majors with opportunities to enhance their academic program through intensive scholarly study and research designed to be of assistance in postgraduate employment or in the pursuit of an advanced degree in history. Contact the Department of History for further information concerning eligibility and application.