Bachelor of Arts in History (Joint Advanced Major)

St. Francis Xavier University

In the StFX History Department, you can count on distinguished historians to offer you excellence in teaching and historical scholarship. The department offers fascinating courses on themes such as war, empire, myth and memory, religion, gender, sexuality and race. Taking courses in history will prepare you to be an engaged and informed citizen and provide you with a variety of marketable skills for today’s job market - from analytic thinking to communication and research expertise. With small class sizes, a broad course selection, and a team of committed academics, you can apply what you learn to your lives and the lives of those around you. In a place where history itself is part of the academic experience, StFX is an ideal atmosphere in which to explore the past and its relevance to the present and future.Same history requirements as advanced major above. Students are also required to complete a senior advanced major essay in 400-level class. However, students are not required to do a senior advanced major essay if they choose history as their major subject B.