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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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History

The History Department encourages students to explore the past, learn to better understand the complexities of the modern world while developing analytical, reasoning and communications skills that make them prepared for many diverse careers that require insight and adaptability.

Exploring The Past, Understanding The Present, Defining The Future

As a humanistic discipline, history considers beliefs and values, individual personalities, religions, philosophies, literature and the fine arts. As a social science, history endeavors to discern patterns over time by examining the development of groups and institutions, politics and economics, wars and the balance of power. History offers a public reservoir from which students can draw knowledge, wisdom and personal strength.

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Opportunities

History educates all students for citizenship and for a variety of careers. History majors and minors are prepared to pursue graduate and professional programs in history and related fields. In addition to teaching, they find careers in diverse areas that include law, public administration, library science, museum and historic site management, business, medicine and the ministry.

Education | Business | Law | Historic Site Management | Museum Management | National & State Parks | Library & Information Science | Government Service

Kris Pickett '10

Since graduation, Pickett has been a high school teacher in China, while also earning a master's degree in international studies from National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. He has led student travel groups elsewhere in Asia and is planning to lead student groups between China and the United States.

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