History
Troy Paddock
CHAIRPERSON
Engleman C 205
(203) 392-5639, (203) 392-5619 – Fax (203) 392-8835
paddockt1@SouthernCT.edu
Department Secretary: (203) 392-5718
Stephen Amerman, Professor
Polly Beals, Associate Professor
Siobhan Carter-David, Assistant Professor
Nikolaos Chrissidis, Professor
Steven Judd, Professor
Darcy Kern, Assistant Professor
Julian Madison, Associate Professor
Marie McDaniel, Associate Professor
Byron Nakamura, Associate Professor
Troy Paddock, Professor
Christine Petto, Professor
Thomas Radice, Associate Professor
Troy Rondinone, Professor
Jason Smith, Assistant Professor
Michele Thompson, Professor
MAJOR IN HISTORY
Liberal Arts and Secondary Education Programs
The major in history provides a fundamental knowledge of societies and their cultures. Students study the origins, nature, and effects of historical change. They also learn the language and methodologies that historians employ in their analysis of the human experience.
The history major may be undertaken to attain professional, academic, or cultural objectives, including preparation for graduate study and careers in teaching, business, government and many other professions. There are two undergraduate degree programs in the History Department: the B.A. degree in History and the B.S. degree in History (required for certification).
The specific professional requirements for Initial Teaching Certification in Connecticut are listed in the secondary education section of the School of Education. Passing of Praxis® II is one of the prerequisites for student-teaching. Students who do not pass the exam will need to switch to the B.A. degree program.
The department offers the following: