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History

History

Study history at Oakton to prepare for your future. Our faculty is known for outstanding teaching, scholarship and advising and is committed to helping you be successful.

We regularly offer a wide variety of transferable introductory and advanced courses that cover the globe and the span of time, from the ancient world to contemporary societies. And we continually revise and expand our course offerings. We offer a strong foundation in ancient, medieval and modern European history, U.S., Middle Eastern, African and Asian history, and Women's history. And each term students can select from a wide range of special topics courses in our History 290 series.

With a B.A. in history you can teach high school, pursue a law degree, attend graduate school for an advanced degree, or work in a variety of other fields such as government, public relations, communications, social services or research.

We invite you to visit with Dr. Erick Mann, chair of  Historical and Policy Studies, who would be happy to discuss the history program. He can be reached at 847.376.7031, or emann@oakton.edu


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Tony Churchill wasn’t sure what he wanted out of life. Then he enrolled at Oakton Community College—and discovered his passion.

 

IMPORTANT DATES


February 12
Last day to withdraw from 16-week courses and have course dropped from record.

February 12
Last day to change to audit for 16-week courses.

February 19
Incomplete (I) grades from fall 2011 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.

February 20
Presidents' Day holiday, College closed.

March 10 noon
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

March 11
Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after March 11.

March 12-18
Spring recess.

March 19
Classes resume after spring recess.

March 26
Registration opens for summer 2012.

April 9
Registration opens for fall 2012.

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