Department of History
McPheeters-Dennis Hall, Suite 250
Telephone: (404) 880-8239

Dr. Eric D. Duke
Chair
eduke@cau.edu

The mission of the Department of History is to prepare students in the major and in other disciplines with historical knowledge of human experience, past events and the understanding of global issues, diverse cultures, and our shared humanity.

The vision of the Department of History is to serve as an innovative center of historical study for students to acquire knowledge of past events of the human experience, to respect and value cultural diversity, and to demonstrate scholarly achievement through assessment of social, political, and economic issues of significance throughout the world.

The Department of History serves as a center for historical study to train historians and to enhance the historical knowledge of undergraduate and graduate students in other disciplines by fostering an environment to examine the significance of past events on the human experience. The Department teaches students to think critically, to make sound judgment, and to develop strong oral and written communication skills. The Department offers a strong curriculum for history majors and also meets the requirements for general education and honors courses. The Department collaborates with other departments and schools within the University and is a key component of the African American Studies and Africana Women's Studies degree programs. The Department also sponsors a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the International History Honor Society.