History

General Information
A knowledge of the past provides us, collectively and individually, with a better sense of who we are and where we are heading. The study of history sharpens our skills as thinkers, writers, and as citizens. The fact that many corporate presidents, lawyers, judges, journalists, and politicians have majored in history is evidence of the usefulness of the skills acquired by history majors.

These skills include writing and presenting information, analyzing ideas, data and information, examining evidence including documents, texts, and interviews, seeing connections and making decisions and reflective judgments. Some leaders who have majored in history include Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, George W. Bush, Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Corning CEO John Loose, to name a few.

The department offers a wide variety of courses in American and European History and other areas of the world. It also sponsors a number of student organizations and activities including a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for history majors, an undergraduate journal, Past and Present, and special interest clubs. Opportunities are provided for individual growth and practical experience through internships and independent studies.

Objectives
The goal of the York College History program is to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in both public and private sectors and to awaken in them the joy of life-long learning so that they can be effective members of the myriad of communities in which we live. It also offers the opportunity to teach at the secondary level for students who desire to combine an education curriculum with a history major.

Career Opportunities
A major in history prepares for a wide variety of career opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Students majoring in history acquire writing, speaking, research and analytical skills that aid in problem solving, planning, and management. It offers a solid preparation for almost any business career in an age of rapid change. It is also an excellent major for students who intend to go to law school. Many history majors gravitate towards traditional career tracks in teaching (at all levels), archival management and public history or museum work.

History majors can be found in all professions including banking, finance, insurance, publishing, journalism, business, management, investigations, the mass media, communications, government, law, politics, public relations, museums, and public history, to name just a few. Many choose to refine and enhance their skills by pursuing graduate study.

Special Opportunities
Internships are available in museums, archives, historic sites, and public history projects.

Glatfelter Trust Award - This is a grant of up to $1,000, awarded to one or two students annually, usually seniors, who have shown high proficiency in either American history courses or American political science courses. Recipients work with a faculty member on a year-long research and writing project.
Study Abroad Program - The department encourages students to take advantage of opportunities to study abroad, either through York College or other institutions.
Student Organizations and Activities - The Department sponsors a general interest club for history and political science majors. The club publishes Past and Present, an annual journal of student writing and research; it sponsors speakers; and it organizes campus-wide discussions on both historical and contemporary issues. In addition, members of the club participate in intercollegiate forums and competitions. These have included the Model Arab League, the Model United Nations (held in New York City), and the European Union Simulation (held in Washington, D.C.).
Kenneth S. Hatch Award - Academic Merit
James L. Morrison Award - for achievement in American history courses
Phi Alpha Theta - National Honor Society in History
The Sardari and Saroj Khanna Award - for out standing achievement in international studies

Special Facilities
The York College library houses an excellent collection of materials for the study of history. In addition, the College provides access to the Internet, an efficient inter-library loan service, and other facilities for commuter based research and analysis. The department has an Oral History room, a display room for student projects and a GIS lab. "Smart" classrooms are used for special instruction in many courses.

Courses Offered

History of Western Civilization
Ancient History
Medieval Civilization
Renaissance and Reformation
Modern Europe, 1789-1914
Modern Europe, Since 1914
History of 20th-Century Russia and C.I.S.
History of Eastern and Central Europe
History of England
European Intellectual History
History of American Civilization
Race and Racism in the Americas
The American Military Experience
Women in the United States: A History
American Colonial History
The New American Nation
The Jacksonian Era
Coming of the Civil War
Civil War and Reconstruction
The Emergence of Modern America
Twentieth-Century American History
Recent America
American Constitutional Thought
War and Peace
American Economic History
Oral History
History of Latin America
History of American-East Asian Relations
History of Africa
Seminar in History
Special Topics in History
History Internship
History Independent Study
Nazi Germany
Modern Germany
Women and War
Pre-Columbian Civilizations: The Incas, The Aztecs, The Mayas
Baseball History

Faculty Highlights
This department combines the disciplines of history, political science, and geography. As a result, the expertise of all of the department's faculty members are available to students majoring in history.

Javier Aguayo, Ph.D., University of Florida (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: Governments and Politics of Latin America; International Relations, Mass Movements

John Altman, Ph.D., University of Tennessee (Associate Professor). Areas of expertise: American Government, The Congress, The Presidency, Research Methods, Public Policy

Philip Avillo, Ph.D., University of Arizona (Professor). Areas of expertise: Civil War and Reconstruction, United States and Vietnam, Diplomatic History

Paul Doutrich, Ph.D., University of Kentucky (Professor) Areas of expertise: Colonial American History, Revolutionary Era, Jacksonian America

Mary Graham, Ph.D., Indiana University (Professor). Areas of expertise: Geography, Urban Geography, Canada

Woojin Kang, Ph.D candidate, Florida State University; M.S. Florida State University, 2002; M.A. Korea University, 1997; B.A. Korea University, 1994. Areas of Expertise: East Asia, Comparative Politics, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Padraic Kennedy, Ph.D., Washington University (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: British History, Irish History, Modern European History

Saroj Khanna, M.A., Panjab University (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: History & Politics of the Middle East, History and Politics of South Asia

Ilana Krug, Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2006; M.A. University of Toronto, 2000; M.A. Rutgers University, 2000; B.A. Brandeis University, 1996. Areas of Expertise: Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Europe, and History of England

Mel Kulbicki, Ph.D., Penn State University (Professor). Areas of expertise: Political Philosophy, American Politics, Campaigns and Elections, American Political Thought

Peter Levy, Ph.D., Columbia University (Professor and Department Chair). Areas of expertise: Twentieth-Century United States, Civil Rights, American Economic History, Environmental History

Kay McAdams, Ph.D., University of Indiana (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: Modern European History, Nazi Germany, Women and War

Kwasi Sarfo, Ph.D., SUNY Albany; J.D. Widener University (Professor). Areas of expertise: African Government & Politics, International Development, International Law

Robert Terry, Ph.D., American University (Professor Emeritus). Areas of expertise: Latin American History & Politics

Dick Van Tassell, D.A., Idaho State University (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: Public Administration, Public Finance, Constitutional Thought, American Politics

Alumni Record
The diversity of careers open to YCP History majors is visible from the following list:
Robert Agnoli, '03, Head Trainer
John Bennett, '02, Teacher
Nichole Brillhart, '01, Archivist
Michael May, '01, Teacher
Katherine Best, '00, Communications Analyist
Janet Bucklew, '00, Development Officer
Kathryn Smith, '00, Adjunct Faculty
David Stanley, '00, Teacher
Lisa Algeier, '99, Legal Assistant
Susan Becker, '99, Human Resource Generalist
Brian Biazzo, '98, Pharmaceutical Sales
Mia Semuta, '98, Teacher
Brian Bennett, '97, Police Officer
Mark Snell, '97, Director, George Tyler Moore Center
Jocelyn Stark, '97, Stock Broker
Christine Koehler, '96 , Librarian
Lamar Matthew, '96, Executive Secretary
Brian Moore, '96, Teacher
Jeffrey Brown, '95, Functional Analyst, Task Lead
June Lloyd, '95, Archivist/Librarian
Mark Nedderman, '95 , Deputy Div. Chief, DOD
Bobbi Billman, '94, High School Teacher
Gerald M. Donges, '94, Librarian
Scott Gyenes, '93, History Teacher
Eric Kunkel, '93, General Manager
Peter Rerig, '93, Managing Editor
Stephanie DeLong-Smith, '92, Teacher
Michael Mazzilli, '92, Account Executive
Michael Murog, '92, Wine Maker
Karen Rice-Young, '92, Aquisitions/Collection Del.Spec.
George Baldwin, '91, Project Manager
Thomas Kibler, '90, Detective
Paul Newman, '90, Assistant Professor of History
James Wrona, '90, Associate General Counsel NASD
Michael Dyer, '87, Museum Curator
John Taylor, '82, Writer, Owner, Editor, Publisher, Author
Kevin Brown, '78, Professor - History of Western Civilization

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	History General Information A knowledge of the past provides us, collectively and individually, with a better sense of who we are and where we are heading. The study of history sharpens our skills as thinkers, writers, and as citizens. The fact that many corporate presidents, lawyers, judges, journalists, and politicians have majored in history is evidence of the usefulness of the skills acquired by history majors. These skills include writing and presenting information, analyzing ideas, data and information, examining evidence including documents, texts, and interviews, seeing connections and making decisions and reflective judgments. Some leaders who have majored in history include Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, George W. Bush, Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Corning CEO John Loose, to name a few. The department offers a wide variety of courses in American and European History and other areas of the world. It also sponsors a number of student organizations and activities including a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for history majors, an undergraduate journal, Past and Present, and special interest clubs. Opportunities are provided for individual growth and practical experience through internships and independent studies. Objectives The goal of the York College History program is to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in both public and private sectors and to awaken in them the joy of life-long learning so that they can be effective members of the myriad of communities in which we live. It also offers the opportunity to teach at the secondary level for students who desire to combine an education curriculum with a history major. Career Opportunities A major in history prepares for a wide variety of career opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Students majoring in history acquire writing, speaking, research and analytical skills that aid in problem solving, planning, and management. It offers a solid preparation for almost any business career in an age of rapid change. It is also an excellent major for students who intend to go to law school. Many history majors gravitate towards traditional career tracks in teaching (at all levels), archival management and public history or museum work. History majors can be found in all professions including banking, finance, insurance, publishing, journalism, business, management, investigations, the mass media, communications, government, law, politics, public relations, museums, and public history, to name just a few. Many choose to refine and enhance their skills by pursuing graduate study. Special Opportunities Internships are available in museums, archives, historic sites, and public history projects. Glatfelter Trust Award - This is a grant of up to $1,000, awarded to one or two students annually, usually seniors, who have shown high proficiency in either American history courses or American political science courses. Recipients work with a faculty member on a year-long research and writing project. Study Abroad Program - The department encourages students to take advantage of opportunities to study abroad, either through York College or other institutions. Student Organizations and Activities - The Department sponsors a general interest club for history and political science majors. The club publishes Past and Present, an annual journal of student writing and research; it sponsors speakers; and it organizes campus-wide discussions on both historical and contemporary issues. In addition, members of the club participate in intercollegiate forums and competitions. These have included the Model Arab League, the Model United Nations (held in New York City), and the European Union Simulation (held in Washington, D.C.). Kenneth S. Hatch Award - Academic Merit James L. Morrison Award - for achievement in American history courses Phi Alpha Theta - National Honor Society in History The Sardari and Saroj Khanna Award - for out standing achievement in international studies Special Facilities The York College library houses an excellent collection of materials for the study of history. In addition, the College provides access to the Internet, an efficient inter-library loan service, and other facilities for commuter based research and analysis. The department has an Oral History room, a display room for student projects and a GIS lab. "Smart" classrooms are used for special instruction in many courses. Courses Offered History of Western Civilization Ancient History Medieval Civilization Renaissance and Reformation Modern Europe, 1789-1914 Modern Europe, Since 1914 History of 20th-Century Russia and C.I.S. History of Eastern and Central Europe History of England European Intellectual History History of American Civilization Race and Racism in the Americas The American Military Experience Women in the United States: A History American Colonial History The New American Nation The Jacksonian Era Coming of the Civil War Civil War and Reconstruction The Emergence of Modern America Twentieth-Century American History Recent America American Constitutional Thought War and Peace American Economic History Oral History History of Latin America History of American-East Asian Relations History of Africa Seminar in History Special Topics in History History Internship History Independent Study Nazi Germany Modern Germany Women and War Pre-Columbian Civilizations: The Incas, The Aztecs, The Mayas Baseball History Faculty Highlights This department combines the disciplines of history, political science, and geography. As a result, the expertise of all of the department's faculty members are available to students majoring in history. Javier Aguayo, Ph.D., University of Florida (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: Governments and Politics of Latin America; International Relations, Mass Movements John Altman, Ph.D., University of Tennessee (Associate Professor). Areas of expertise: American Government, The Congress, The Presidency, Research Methods, Public Policy Philip Avillo, Ph.D., University of Arizona (Professor). Areas of expertise: Civil War and Reconstruction, United States and Vietnam, Diplomatic History Paul Doutrich, Ph.D., University of Kentucky (Professor) Areas of expertise: Colonial American History, Revolutionary Era, Jacksonian America Mary Graham, Ph.D., Indiana University (Professor). Areas of expertise: Geography, Urban Geography, Canada Woojin Kang, Ph.D candidate, Florida State University; M.S. Florida State University, 2002; M.A. Korea University, 1997; B.A. Korea University, 1994. Areas of Expertise: East Asia, Comparative Politics, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Padraic Kennedy, Ph.D., Washington University (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: British History, Irish History, Modern European History Saroj Khanna, M.A., Panjab University (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: History & Politics of the Middle East, History and Politics of South Asia Ilana Krug, Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2006; M.A. University of Toronto, 2000; M.A. Rutgers University, 2000; B.A. Brandeis University, 1996. Areas of Expertise: Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Europe, and History of England Mel Kulbicki, Ph.D., Penn State University (Professor). Areas of expertise: Political Philosophy, American Politics, Campaigns and Elections, American Political Thought Peter Levy, Ph.D., Columbia University (Professor and Department Chair). Areas of expertise: Twentieth-Century United States, Civil Rights, American Economic History, Environmental History Kay McAdams, Ph.D., University of Indiana (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: Modern European History, Nazi Germany, Women and War Kwasi Sarfo, Ph.D., SUNY Albany; J.D. Widener University (Professor). Areas of expertise: African Government & Politics, International Development, International Law Robert Terry, Ph.D., American University (Professor Emeritus). Areas of expertise: Latin American History & Politics Dick Van Tassell, D.A., Idaho State University (Assistant Professor). Areas of expertise: Public Administration, Public Finance, Constitutional Thought, American Politics Alumni Record The diversity of careers open to YCP History majors is visible from the following list: Robert Agnoli, '03, Head Trainer John Bennett, '02, Teacher Nichole Brillhart, '01, Archivist Michael May, '01, Teacher Katherine Best, '00, Communications Analyist Janet Bucklew, '00, Development Officer Kathryn Smith, '00, Adjunct Faculty David Stanley, '00, Teacher Lisa Algeier, '99, Legal Assistant Susan Becker, '99, Human Resource Generalist Brian Biazzo, '98, Pharmaceutical Sales Mia Semuta, '98, Teacher Brian Bennett, '97, Police Officer Mark Snell, '97, Director, George Tyler Moore Center Jocelyn Stark, '97, Stock Broker Christine Koehler, '96 , Librarian Lamar Matthew, '96, Executive Secretary Brian Moore, '96, Teacher Jeffrey Brown, '95, Functional Analyst, Task Lead June Lloyd, '95, Archivist/Librarian Mark Nedderman, '95 , Deputy Div. Chief, DOD Bobbi Billman, '94, High School Teacher Gerald M. Donges, '94, Librarian Scott Gyenes, '93, History Teacher Eric Kunkel, '93, General Manager Peter Rerig, '93, Managing Editor Stephanie DeLong-Smith, '92, Teacher Michael Mazzilli, '92, Account Executive Michael Murog, '92, Wine Maker Karen Rice-Young, '92, Aquisitions/Collection Del.Spec. George Baldwin, '91, Project Manager Thomas Kibler, '90, Detective Paul Newman, '90, Assistant Professor of History James Wrona, '90, Associate General Counsel NASD Michael Dyer, '87, Museum Curator John Taylor, '82, Writer, Owner, Editor, Publisher, Author Kevin Brown, '78, Professor - History of Western Civilization	Apply Online Majors Financial Aid/Costs Visit Us Campus Map & Virtual Tours Schmidt Library Contact Directory YCP Facts at a Glance Bookstore News & Events Sports Information Message from the President

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