Research Guide for: History

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History - Collection Development Profile

Purpose of Degree Programs

The undergraduate degree in history is aimed at providing the student with a strong liberal arts background advantageous for any number of career choices. The graduate program is designed to prepare students for the teaching of history on the junior college level; to provide the initial graduate work for those who intend to pursue a doctoral degree; to enhance the preparation of secondary teachers of history who desire to meet certification requirements, or to prepare students for careers in public history.

Collecting Parameters

Language: code level E.

Date of Publication: current, in-print publications emphasized; some retrospective purchasing; complete runs of journals.

Chronological Coverage: ancient times to the present.

Geographic Coverage: emphasis on U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America.

Formats Preferred: specialized monographs, journals, selected microforms, and newspapers. Appropriate bibliographic tools, memoirs, government documents, society and association publications are needed.

Standard Exclusions

Status of Programs

B.A. in History: Essential

M.A. in History: Essential

B.A. in American Studies

B.A. in Womens Studies

Collecting Levels for Programs Emphasized

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