History
Does your future career involve a deep historical understanding? Here, you learn from the past by stepping into historical victories and tragedies. Whether you want to learn about the Civil War or the Stone Age, you can retrace the steps of those who have came before you.
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Historians Are Built Here
You learn what makes countries and nations function. History gives you a valuable perspective into the people and cultures from around the world. You’ll be equipped to plan for a better future and understand others in the world.
Discover the earliest human communal organization, the maritime revolution and our current global culture. You study key issues regarding human rights, conflict and war, international organization and law. Discuss with peers how modern technology influences global interactions.
History for Your Career
Wondering how history can benefit your career? Historians often go into education, journalism, law, archeology, politics and the arts. There are many places you can land with the past guiding you.
University Transfer and Future Career Options
Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of a History career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.
Your History education can lead you to a future in careers like:
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Educator
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our History program.
- History of World Civilization
- American Federal Government
- Environmental Issues
Select History courses qualify for our Open Education Resources (OER), where we provide some or all required course materials, saving you money.
History (Associate of Arts)
Butler and Emporia BEST Partnership
From Student to Teacher
Many of our students who take History classes intend to pursue a degree in teaching. If you are considering becoming a teacher, check out our partnership with Emporia State University, home of the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Butler and Emporia State have teamed up so students can earn a four-year teaching degree while staying on either the Andover or El Dorado Butler campuses. The BEST Program is designed for students who wish to earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.
Frank H. Cron History Award
This award is presented by the Butler County Historical Society to a graduating sophomore who has a fascination with history.
Frank H. Cron (1868-1963), El Dorado banker, legislator and philanthropist was born in Pennsylvania, came to Kansas at the age of 13, and quickly established himself as one of the “up and coming” young men on the Western frontier. He was a school teacher in Douglass and in Augusta until he chose a career in banking where he worked throughout the remainder of his life. He was the first president of the Butler County Historical Society.
A graduating sophomore who has completed all required history courses in order to receive an Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts degree in History is eligible for the award. In addition, the student should demonstrate high standards of civic pride and American patriotism for the award to be granted. The recipient will receive a medal of honor and name on a plaque on permanent display in the museum.
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