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Holton Hall - Home of the History Department The study of history involves all aspects of human experience throughout time. The Department of History offers a variety of courses, defined geographically, chronologically, and thematically, through which students acquire both broad and specialized knowledge of the past.

History courses are intended to transmit knowledge about various areas and periods, to address general historical problems, and to make students more capable of reading and analyzing both primary sources and secondary literature.

Students learn how to collect information independently, to present material, and to construct arguments in a literate and cogent manner. The courses also are intended to make students more understanding of the complexity of human existence and the reality of human diversity, as well as more prepared to make informed and responsible decisions about issues in the world in which they live. These courses provide excellent training for professional careers in education, government, business, law, and social work, as well as advanced work in academics.

Graduate Student Handbook ( PDF 141K )
Advisor Designation Form (Word, PDF)
Comprehensive Examination Reading List Form (Word, PDF)
Thesis Proposal Form, (Word, PDF)

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Department of History
P.O. Box 413 Holton Hall, 342
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Phone: (414) 229-4361
Fax: (414) 229-2435

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