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History
History, really, is an extension of life. It enlarges and intensifies the experience of being alive, like poetry and art or music.
— David McCullough
The members of the Brookdale History Department share a common passion to relate the stories and the dramas of our human past. The faculty has developed a wide array of courses to provide Brookdale students with an exciting and rewarding educational experience.
History courses at Brookdale address controversial topics and those relative to the contemporary world, sharpen reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, and fulfill General Education requirements mandated by the State of New Jersey. The study of history will prepare you for any major or career, and the Brookdale History Department faculty members are committed to helping students learn and develop personally as well as academically.
History Degrees
Brookdale offers the following degrees and certificates in History; click on any degree to read more in our online catalog.
History Option, Social Sciences A.A.
This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year college history program while it expands awareness of other cultures, helps connect the past to contemporary concerns, and encourages intellectual curiosity. Careers typically pursued by history majors includes business, law, government service, diplomacy, publishing, journalism, social work, library and museum work, as well as teaching.
Prerequisites and requirements
History Option, Social Sciences A.A. Online
Prerequisites and requirements
Public History Academic Credit Certificate of Achievement
This certificate prepares students for careers that bring history to life for the public. Graduate may work in museums, historic sites, archives, cultural organizations, tourism, and preservation. Through history courses, a hands-on capstone project, and a 3-credit internship at a local museum or historic site, students gain the knowledge and real-world experience needed to begin a career in public history.
