Lay The Foundation
At Thomas More, history majors pursuing a
Bachelor of Arts or Associate of Arts degree
acquire a solid grounding in World, Western
and United States history. One unique offering
of our program is the three-semester seminar
series, which focuses on history as a discipline
and the art of historical detection. You also may
select from a wide range of elective courses.
These and other core courses, internships and
co-op experiences provide extensive training in
reading comprehension, research, analysis,
writing and public speaking.
Chart Your Course

A sampling of the history courses available
to majors and non-majors include:
- American Constitutional History
- American Urban History
- Ancient Western Civilizations
- Developing World History
- History of American Architecture
- Historiography Seminar Series
- Medieval Western Civilizations
- Modern Europe
- United States Since 1929
- World Civilizations
Step Out Of Class
Thomas More’s chapter of the history honor society,
Phi Alpha Theta, has consistently achieved national
recognition since 1992, including the Best Chapter
award in 2003. Phi Alpha Theta and the History Club,
another student-led organization, sponsor speakers,
organize field trips and arrange for students to present
papers at regional and national conferences each year.
Study abroad opportunities also open the door to new
experiences outside the traditional campus classroom.
For more information, contact:
Dr. John V. Cimprich
Department of History, International Studies, and Political Science
Thomas More College
859-344-3394
john.cimprich@thomasmore.edu
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What Can You
Learn From The Past?
The study of history is useful preparation for any
profession.Whether you plan to major in history or
another field,Thomas More’s history program will
enrich your understanding of the past, your place
in the present and your future path to a fulfilling
career. Our program is designed for students
aspiring to careers in the following areas:
- Business
- Education
- Government
- Law
- Museum Administration
- Social Service
Many of these careers require advanced degrees.
During the past 10 years, 100 percent of Thomas
More history majors have been accepted into the
graduate schools of their choice.
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