History
A major and a minor are offered in History. A NEW minor is now offered in Public History.
Franklin Pierce students who major in history gain a knowledge of American, European and Non-Western
History, with the option to pursue concentrations in American History or European History. Students also gain a knowledge of historical perspectives, historical thinking and methods, and the ethical issues and human values linked to the study of history.
Planning and completing historical research projects are also part of the curriculum. Students demonstrate their knowledge and research methods through written and oral styles of presentation.
The major in History provides students with the essential skills for a wide variety of careers.
Among careers pursued by recent graduates are teaching, law, business, government service,
journalism, and higher degrees in history and archival work.
The Public History Minor provides a diverse set of courses, activities, and projects that help students attain a familiarity with community-based research methods as well as professional standards, ethics, and practices. In the field of public history, scholars and researchers apply historical knowledge and methods in diverse public and private settings outside academia. Public historians are involved in the process of developing stories about the past that offer lessons and tools that can be utlized by the general public for social benefit. Students in the Franklin Pierce program also gain valuable professional experience as public scholars.
Want to Know More?
View the College at Rindge academic catalog for specific degree requirements and course information.
Contact
Franklin Pierce University
College at Rindge
1.800.437.0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
FACULTY
Melinda Marie Jette
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Université Laval
Ph.D., University of British Columbia
jette@franklinpierce.edu
Mary Kelly
Associate Professor of History
B.A., M.A., University College Galway
Ph.D., Syracuse University
kellymc@franklinpierce.edu
Douglas Ley
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Gettysburg College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
leyda@franklinpierce.edu
Nickolas Lupinin
Senior Lecturer, Humanities
B.A., Syracuse University
M.A., Ph.D., New York University
lupinin@franklinpierce.edu
Stephen Wilson
Lecturer, Humanities
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.A., University of London
wilsons@franklinpierce.edu
Lecturers
John Lund
Lecturer, History
lundj@franklinpierce.edu
Scott Walsh
Lecturer, History
walshs@franklinpierce.edu
