History Overview

At Rockhurst, students of history develop cultural competence and an understanding of themselves as global citizens as they prepare themselves for professional success in a wide variety of fields.  The study of the past teaches us to think critically, reason empathetically, and communicate clearly as we explore the human experience and the forces that shaped it.

Through the past, we understand our present—and our future.

Consider This…

• At Rockhurst, history classes are small. Faculty to know their students by name and engage them in active discussions, both in and out of the classroom.
• Rockhurst’s history faculty hold Ph.D.’s in their disciplines and are active authors, commentators, and reviewers. Faculty members have traveled widely throughout the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and bring their experiences into the classroom.
• The Rockhurst History Department offers a wide spectrum of courses in American, European and World History. Students can choose from courses as diverse as Ancient History, Crusades, Chivalry, and the Medieval Experience, American Women, and American cultural and diplomatic history. Find our course offerings in history as listed in the catalog.
• Upper Division students can pursue their own areas of interest through independent study courses.
• A degree in history prepares students for a variety of different careers. Our graduates are engaged in a variety of different careers, including government service, law, secondary and higher education, international business, journalism, museum and archival work, criminal justice and non-profit work.

Alumni:

Please let us know what you are doing! Contact Cecilia Samonte, Ph.D., at: cecilia.samonte@rockhurst.edu

For further information:

Contact Joanna Vitiello, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of History, at joanna.carrawayvitiello@rockhurst.edu or 816-501-4316.