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Be versatile! In our history program, you will develop your research and writing skills. Lots of careers are based on that. We offer public history courses relating to how people interact with the past — think museums, documentaries, walking tours and history websites — with an emphasis on digital history, and practicums for hands-on experience.

Sample Courses: Past to Present: Understanding History, Making History: Methods and Practices, The World in the 20th Century, Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian History, Early Modern England

Career Tracks: Museum curator, archivist, government official, communications specialist, historical project co-ordinator

Become a history teacher to help students examine past events and how they relate to present day. Our history department is small and close-knit, and our faculty of education will nurture your love of teaching by giving you lots of practical experience. With your two degrees, you’ll be eligible to teach grades 7 to 12.

Sample Courses: Teaching and Learning, Educational Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation, Past to Present: Understanding History, The World in the 20th Century, Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian History

Career Tracks: Secondary teacher, principal, special education teacher, learning strategist, academic administrator, department head, communications specialist, museum curator, government official

Professional Designation Possible: OCT (Ontario College of Teachers)

If high achievement and diverse academic pursuits are in your DNA, this elite program is for you. It’s for students who want to develop knowledge and skills in the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. Blend your interests – drama with biomedical sciences or biochemistry with music. You can tailor your program to match your interests and career aspirations. Our students can pursue diverse career opportunities or go on to do research or graduate degrees in their field. This program is small by design to give your talents the attention they deserve.

Sample Courses: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts and Science; Modes and Methods of Inquiry; Inquiry and Communication; Science, Ethics and Social Policy

Specialization Options: Students choose a major or double major and a minor (in FAHSS or Science). Available major and minor concentrations: Anthrozoology; Biological Sciences; Biomedical Science; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Communication, Media and Film; Computer Science; Dramatic Art; Economics; English Language, Literature and Creative Writing; History; Languages, Literatures and Civilizations; Mathematics and Statistics; Music and Visual Arts; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology; Women’s and Gender Studies

Career Tracks: Professional school (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy), law, graduate studies, medical director

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G General 3-year program
H Honours 4-year program
T Thesis Available
C Combined Honours programs available

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"Choosing History at UWindsor was the best decision I ever made. My degree was as unique as they come—balancing History with Biological Sciences—but from day one, I was encouraged that my diverse interests were a strength. The History department gave me every opportunity to succeed, from office hours spent going line-by-line through my papers teaching me to write like a historian to a hands-on research assistantship. The skills I gained are not abstract. I use them every day in my career as a history editor—a job I owe to my professors who invested in me."

Sharon Hanna
Bachelor of Arts and Science (Major Concentration: History; Minor Concentration: Biology)

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Producing well-researched written and oral material that integrates contemporary and historical perspectives and engages diverse audiences
Researching at a high level by collecting data and processing/ synthesizing substantial information
Articulating the nature and importance of events in appropriate cultural, social, and historical contexts

Identifying historic precedents for governmental and institutional policies and strategic plans

Acquiring skillsets that facilitate the creation of public and digital exhibitions, datasets and websites

Appreciating, understanding, internalizing, and applying various historical and cultural perspectives to real-world situations

Number of Graduates (2020)

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Archivist
Border services officer
Communications specialist
Financial researcher
Government official
Heritage interpreter
Historical projects co-ordinator
Information manager
Journalist
Judicial clerk
Lawyer
Librarian

Museum curator
Political aide
Post-secondary administrator
Project manager
Public policy advisor
Publishing editor
Publishing sales representative
Research co-ordinator
Scriptwriter/screenwriter
Teacher
Tourism consultant
TV/radio research assistant

First Year

Take required course Past to Present, which includes weekly mentorship with an upper-year history student to answer all your questions regarding your first-year experience
Take two first year history courses. Choose courses from the series on modern world history from WWI to the present, or the series on the pre-modern world from 1000 to 1800
Review degree course requirements
Enrol in a variety of History courses to determine your core interests
Meet with an academic advisor
Receive further peer mentorship from members of the History Students’ Association

Middle Years

Take required courses and check in with academic advisor to make sure you are on the right path
Look into completing a research project in final year HIP
Seek out courses that offer field experience HIP
Start taking courses required as pre-requisites for graduate/professional school
Consider declaring a minor and/or specialization

Final Year

Meet with an academic advisor to go over graduation requirements
Complete all required courses for your degree
Apply to graduate through UWinsite Student Portal
Work with a faculty member on a research project or publication HIP
Take a capstone or practicum course to optimize your senior experience HIP

First Year

Volunteer with local museum or a non-profit organization
Investigate research opportunities as part of the Outstanding Scholars program HIP
Research student exchange opportunities for middle years HIP
Join a club like the History Students’ Association, UWSA, or Pre-Law Society
Participate in the Bystander Initiative workshop to gain skills that will help you be an effective and supportive ally to prevent sexual assault on campus
Apply for a co-curricular experience such as VIP - Community Service Learning

Middle Years

Join a professional association in your field such as the Classical Association of Canada
Present original research in the Borderland Stories local history conference HIP
Publish your best paper in The Great Lakes Journal of Undergraduate History
Participate in the UWill Discover undergraduate research conference HIP
Apply for student exchange HIP
Expand your skills by taking a summer, part-time or volunteer position
Look for a leadership role in a club or society

Final Year

Explore available History internships or field placements HIP
Run for a UWSA executive position
Conduct field research with faculty member HIP
Become a tutor for Students Offering Support (SOS) HIP
Join the UWindsor Model NATO or Model United Nations
Work with a local organization, heritage society, or museum
Work as an editor on the Great Lakes Journal of Undergraduate History

First Year

Create a list of things that you enjoy, areas in which you excel, and your skills
Meet with a career advisor in Career Development and Experiential Learning (CDEL) for help developing a plan for your future years
Consider a career assessment appointment to help you identify possible career paths
Get involved with a part-time job, volunteer opportunity, campus group, or research assistantship
Attend CDEL workshops to learn how to find a summer or part-time job and write a resumé and cover letter
Chat with an advisor during CDEL's Drop In hours to get answers to your career and job search questions

Middle Years

Research career fields and occupations with the help of a CDEL career advisor
Explore opportunities and meet potential employers by participating in job fairs, industry networking events, or CDEL’s Job Shadow Experience
Explore further educational opportunities by attending the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair and researching admission requirements for programs you are interested in
Create a LinkedIn profile and have it critiqued by CDEL
Take part in informational interviews and join online communities like LinkedIn and Ten Thousand Coffees to connect with people in your targeted profession or industry
Search job postings to learn what skills, knowledge, and credentials you will need for potential careers

Final Year

If you are considering applying to graduate or professional school, be aware of early application deadlines
Meet with CDEL to prepare application documents like a resumé, cover letter, CV, or personal statement for jobs and Concurrent Education programs you are applying to
Attend CDEL's workshops on interview skills and job search strategies
Set up a mock interview with a career advisor for professional school or job applications
Take part in recruitment events and job fairs, including those organized by CDEL

High-Impact Practices (HIP)

A HIP is an enriching educational experience that can be life-changing and often includes learning outside of the classroom while encouraging meaningful interaction and collaboration.

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