History

Department of History

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History majors at Simpson have multiple opportunities to gain experience while still in college. Simpson offers history-based May Term trips, field trips to historical landmarks, and senior research seminars. Many Simpson history majors have held internships at places such as the Smithsonian, the White House, Living History Farms, Capitol Hill, the Iowa State Attorney General’s Office, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, and the National Democratic Party headquarters. Through these activities, the Simpson History Department prepares students for life after college, and students are able to learn skills that are coveted by employers including how to research and analyze information and problem-solve.

"While at Simpson, I have learned there is much more to history than the memorization of dates and facts. In the past four years, the history faculty has challenged me to become actively engaged in the study of history through my participation in Reacting to the Past games, student-led discussions and a senior seminar that focuses on how and why history is written. The skills that I have acquired in past history courses — including public speaking, critical thinking and analytical writing — have not only been applicable to other classes taken at Simpson but have helped me prepare for my future career."

Leah Grothe ’10

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Last Updated: 11/18/11