Lewis-Clark State College

What you'll study

This programme situates medieval and early modern European cultural history within broader historical methods and comparative frameworks. Core study typically includes surveys of European history, a chronological sequence covering the Middle Ages and the early modern period, and thematic courses focused on religion, intellectual life, art and material culture, gender, and daily life.

• Foundations and methods: classes in historiography, research methods, and historical writing that train you to work critically with primary sources and secondary literature.
• Medieval Europe: political, social and cultural developments from the fall of Rome to the late Middle Ages, including feudal structures, monasticism, and medieval urban life.
• Early modern Europe: courses on the Renaissance, the Reformation and confessional conflict, state formation, and the cultural transformations of the 16th–18th centuries.
• Cultural themes: specialised modules on art and material culture, popular religion and ritual, book history and humanism, gender and family, witchcraft and magic, and the history of ideas.
• Language and sources: opportunities to develop reading knowledge of Latin or modern European languages and to undertake palaeography or archival document study appropriate to the period.
• Capstone and research: a senior seminar or honours project that culminates in a substantial research paper based on primary sources and supervisory guidance.
• Electives and general education: flexibility to take electives across the humanities, such as art history, literature or anthropology, and to meet the college's general education requirements.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a secondary school credential or equivalent and meet Lewis‑Clark State College's general admission standards. Typical applicants will present a transcript demonstrating readiness for university‑level work, and first‑year applicants may be asked to submit academic references or a personal statement outlining their interest in medieval and early modern history.

• Transfer students: transfer credit from accredited colleges and universities is considered; an evaluation of prior coursework will determine requirements toward the degree.
• Language and placement: students without prior language study may be placed into introductory language courses; those with language background can seek advanced placement.
• International applicants: must demonstrate proficiency in English through recognised tests or prior study in English; consult the college for specific documentation requirements.

Career prospects

A degree in medieval and early modern European cultural history from Lewis‑Clark equips graduates for a range of careers that value research, critical thinking and communication skills. Common pathways include:

• Education: secondary teaching (often following completion of teacher preparation and certification), college‑level tutoring or adult education in heritage contexts.
• Museums and archives: roles in collections management, curation, interpretation and public programming; preparation for archival training or library science graduate programmes.
• Heritage and public history: interpretation and management of historic sites, cultural resource management, and community history projects.
• Publishing, media and communications: editorial and research roles in publishing, documentary production, digital humanities, and cultural journalism.
• Further study and professional careers: graduate study in history, medieval studies, museum studies, law, public policy or related fields that draw on strong analytical and writing skills.

Why study at Lewis‑Clark State College

Lewis‑Clark State College offers a small‑class environment with close faculty mentorship that is particularly suited to undergraduate research and skills development in history. Students benefit from personalised advising, opportunities to present research, and hands‑on training in working with original documents and artefacts.

• Faculty engagement: experienced faculty provide direct supervision for research projects, senior theses and independent study options.
• Practical opportunities: internships and practicum placements with regional museums, archives and community organisations support applied learning and professional networking.
• Interdisciplinary links: easy access to complementary courses in art history, literature, classics and political science to broaden your methodological toolkit.
• Preparation for next steps: the programme readies students for careers in the public and cultural sectors or for graduate study through rigorous training in historical research, languages and source analysis.