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LMU's History program equips students with a deeper comprehension of life's essential questions, as true education requires knowledge of our past to develop meaningful perspectives for lifelong learning.
The curriculum explores the historical narratives of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Latin America. Students can delve into specialized areas like modern history or gender studies, with options to focus on specific regional histories.
History students master skills in evidence evaluation, source selection, causal analysis, and drawing informed conclusions. This historical foundation enables appreciation of both personal heritage and diverse cultural traditions.
The program fosters critical analysis of human events, patterns, and developments, helping students situate their lives within broader historical contexts.
Students learn to interpret historical documents using professional methodologies including source evaluation, comparative analysis, and multi-perspective examination. They develop arguments about historical transformations and investigate their local, national, and worldwide catalysts.
LMU's Los Angeles location provides unique access to archival resources, film repositories, and presidential collections. The department actively engages in international study programs for both students and faculty.