Department of History and International Studies

Philosophy

The department of History and International Studies seeks to provide liberal arts education with the highest breath in comprehensive human experiences. It offers students the opportunity to study the past, not just for its own sake but for the perspectives it offers the present. The subject for History and International Studies lies in the study of the dynamics of societies and the international environment in which they exist. It seeks to understand the processes of international life and the trajectory of its development and how it impacts on societies. The curriculum lays emphases on training students to understand the nature of evidence and how to interpret evidence. The programme is designed to develop students’ intellectual abilities, which will be useful for future career in diverse fields. It offers perspectives on local history, cultural analysis, cultural diversity, and methodology, while maintaining the traditional strengths in the field of African, European, American and world history. Generally, the programme seeks to produce students with a mind capable of rational and intuitive grasp of events in order to bring critical and analytical attitude to bear on national and international issues for the socio-political and economic development of the society.

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• VISION – The Vision of the department is to be a center of excellence in terms of training, research and community services. The subject matter of History and International Studies is the study of the dynamics of societies and the international environment in which they exist.

• MISSION – The mission of the Department of History and International Studies at Hezekiah University is based on promoting dissemination of knowledge through interdisciplinary approach by drawing on the expertise of relevant disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences to explain the historical forces and developments.

• AIM & OBJECTIVE – The ultimate aim of the programme is to train a complete person relevant to our diverse and changing world. It intends to achieve this aim through the following set objectives

  i) Produce students that are imbued with strength of character, power of judgment, capacity of analysis and effectiveness of expression.

  ii) Develop students’ ability to appreciate the historical forces that have shaped and continue to shape their immediate environment.

  iii) Educate students in historical movements and issues of international global importance to enable them acquire better knowledge of the World and thus promote World peace.

  iv) Give students thorough understanding of Nigeria and global issues.

  v) Provide students with advantages usually associated with judgment needed particularly in administrative and managerial responsibilities in the competitive global village.

  vi) Instill in students, a critical and broad mind that will enable them appreciate the various dimensions in given issues.

  vii)  To promote in students the spirit of independent, original and imaginative inquiry

  viii) To equip students with the knowledge and mental skills needed for identifying, analyzing and solving problems in a technological age.

  ix) To highlight aspects of the humanities that have direct application for practical life and those that promote social and cultural awareness, thus enhancing the individual’s sense of civic responsibility.

  x) To train students to have the social and intellectual tools for interaction and for a viable and harmonious working life.

• Career Placement – History and International Studies graduates develop both general and technical skills applicable to a wide range of careers. For example, cross-cultural proficiency may be equally useful whether working as a foreign-service officer, a manager of an international branch of Nigerian organization or corporation, or a journalist.

  The list below is a sample of jobs/careers History and International Studies graduates can undertake.

  • Translation specialist
  • Foreign affairs journalist
  • Foreign policy analyst
  • International finance analyst
  • Immigration inspector
  • Congressional staff member
  • Foundation researcher
  • Intelligence agent
  • College professor
  • Librarian
  • Historian
  • International affairs lawyer
  • Affirmative action officer
  • Foreign service officer
  • Consultant, cross-cultural relations
  • Travel agent
  • Export / import sales manager
  • Hospitality manager
  • International hotel manager
  • Leader or manager of international NGO
  • Administrator within international organization
  • Teacher/Lecturer
  • Advertising copywriter
  • Museum exhibit assistant
  • Museum curator
  • Journalist / writer, all media
  • Editor, all media
  • Arts reviewer