Students taking History courses will develop a knowledge and understanding of global issues, and develop an appreciation for other cultures, global mindedness, and social responsibility.
History students at BOSS do not merely learn facts but acquire the ability to think and process content through the use of thinking and inquiry skills. Learn more about the courses offered in:
Studying History
Studying history is helpful, no matter what your career plans are. Employers want to see that you have:
- the ability to understand and analyze issues and events with a high level of competence
- a talent for clear expression, both oral and written
- the ability to put forward ideas and arguments concisely
- the ability to gather, investigate and assess a variety of material
- the ability to justify conclusions with reliable research and generate ideas
- the ability to organize logically and coherently.
To many employers, these skills will be more important than the actual subject you studied. We teach all of these skills in our courses.
No matter your career goals, the skill set established when one studies history prepares you for many career possibilities.
Here are a few examples:
- baliff
- border servies officer
- climate change researcher
- compliance manager
- communications specialist
- corporate trainer
- correctional officers
- court clerk
- court reporter
- crime scene investigator
- curator
- customs inspector
- diplomat
- diversity officer
- educational assistant
- emergency dispatcher
- entrepreneur
- forensics specialist
- foreign service officer
- human rights officer
- immigration agent
- intelligence analyst
- investment advisor
- journalist
- judge
- labour relations specialist
- lawyer
- lobbyist
- mediator
- military officer
- news analysis
- paralegal
- police officer
- politician
- professor
- project manager
- psychologist
- public policy analyst
- social worker
- sociologist
- teacher
- urban planner
Specialist High Skills Major
Grade 11 and 12 Philosophy and Law courses count towards both the Business and Health & Wellness sector SHSMs course requirements.
Downie & Wenjack Legacy School
The BOSS History Department is part of the Legacy Schools National Initiative to engage, empower and connect students and educators to further reconciliation through awareness, education and action.
Staff
Questions? Come by the History Office (Room 2016).
| Staff Name |
|---|
| A. MacInnes (Department Head) |
| L. Buck |
| P. Caravasilis |
| R. Harper |
| E. Kaynak |
| H. Musselman |
| J. Pipher |