The Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy (HAP) unites three disciplines to explore what it means to be human from scientific, philosophical, and historical perspectives.
These studies both enrich our lives and prepare us for careers in the fields of health sciences, law, government and public service, intelligence and security, teaching, research, human relations, museum studies, library and archival science, the helping professions, and much more.
We’d love to have you join us! Please contact us to talk about how our programs can help you find your future.
History gives context about how humanity got to where it is today through the exploration of documentary sources from the past; it also provides graduates with up-to-date skills in research, argumentation, and information literacy.
Anthropology examines the human past through archaeology, dives into the diversity of human societies through cultural anthropology and reveals how the human experience affects the body through the forensic study of human remains, both ancient and modern.
Philosophy teaches the art of thinking clearly and living better and helps us address the world’s most important ethical questions, whether they relate to the practice of medicine, care for the environment, or our personal conduct.
Certificate in Health Humanities
How does the human experience affect the ways we think about medicine, our perceptions of disease, and our choices about healthcare? This certificate is open to students of any major who want to study healthcare through the lens of history, literature, ethics, critical thinking and the arts. It will be of value in particular to students interested in health policy, bioethics, medical administration, art therapy, pastoral care, or any field where the study of human culture can bring insight into healthcare research and delivery.
Undergraduate Certificate in Museum Studies
This certificate is open to students of any major who would like to gain the skills and professional insights that would allow them to work in a modern museum. In classwork and in applied experiences, students will gain an understanding of the collection and care of objects; the creation, interpretation, and evaluation of exhibits; and the future of museums in a digital age.
Windows to the past, enlightening the future! History, Anthropology, and Philosophy are foundational academic disciplines, which provide training in analyzing and interpreting the human past, the complexity of human social patterns, and the enduring questions about who we are.
Our faculty use innovative techniques to prepare you for the careers of today and tomorrow. Learn about World War II, Medieval Europe, Historical Archaeology, African American History, and much more.
Find a home in our friendly, inclusive community, and engage in classes that fit your unique interests. We welcome students with varied backgrounds and in different stages of life.
Take courses taught by professors, not graduate students. Our faculty hail from top-notch graduate programs, and all of them maintain an active research agenda.
Our classes reinforce the skill sets that will be hallmarks of the new 21st century economy: data collection and analysis, writing and communication, and collaboration and teamwork.
As a student, you will learn how to do original research. Our upper-level courses take you deep into a topic of your choice, ranging from local history to archaeology to medieval social history.