| The History Department at USF has provided me with an opportunity to
develop critical thinking, speaking, and writing skills to assist me
in finding my place in history. The professors are continually
seeking opportunities to relate themselves and their material to
students through an unquenchable thirst for knowledge as seen by
their eagerness to provide traveling opportunities, commitment to
public service, and ability to model what it means to be a Christian
scholar.
As a beginning teacher, I have found that the history classes at
USF have more than adequately prepared me for the content knowledge
needed to be a success in the classroom. The wide variety of
courses offered gave me an opportunity to discover what time periods
and personalities in history capture my interest the most. In
addition, the professors effectively encourage students to learn
from the past in order to make their own mark in the world.
Paul W. McVey
History and Social Science Major
USF ‘06
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| Working with the USF History department was a fantastic
experience. Qualified, friendly professors made the classes
informative and interesting. Being a non-traditional student and
working full time made taking classes at “traditional” times
challenging. The USF History department staff worked with me to
create a flexible schedule that allowed me to finish my courses in a
timely manner.
Concern for their students’ best interests is a high priority for
the members of the USF History department, and they went out of
their way to help me reach my goals. I would highly recommend USF
to anyone looking to obtain a degree in the field of History.
Larissa Luther
USF History
Graduate
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| Thought-provoking is the word that best describes the history
classes at USF; you are challenged to apply what you are learning.
A variety of courses are offered, giving students a taste of many
different cultures of the world throughout all of time, from the
beginnings to today. As a student teacher I felt well-prepared to
enter the classroom to teach my students about what I learned over
the past couple of years. When teaching on the Roman Empire, I used
my notes and referred to concepts learned from my USF Ancient
History class to explain events to my students.
USF professors are very intelligent, but best of all they are
supportive and care about you as an individual person. Whether it
be needing clarification on something studied in class or taking a
moment to chat, their doors are always open. They are supportive
and offer any assistance to prepare you for your future. Additional
learning opportunities are abundant and information easily
accessible in their offices: study abroad programs, internships,
teaching opportunities abroad, exchange programs within the US, and
volunteer opportunities. My years at USF have given me a solid
foundation of history, but what I will remember most is that my
professors took time to get to know me.
Brady Olson
USF History
Education Major
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| As a recent
graduate of the University of Sioux Falls with a B.A. in History
Education, I am well equipped with the skills and knowledge
necessary to be an effective teacher of history. The
variety of courses offered allows students to explore the past
by examining diverse sources and perspectives. Students
enrolled in the history program are also challenged to think
critically about the events that have shaped the world. In
addition, each professor is devoted to the success and future of
every student, thus creating a positive learning environment.
I truly feel blessed to have been a student in the History
program.
Kristin Gaikowski
USF History Graduate
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