To instill in the student an appreciation for history as a discipline which enlarges and enriches the life of the individual by placing the individual's life into perspective with the record of mankind.

To develop in the student that capacity for historical insight which enables him/her to better judge people and events of his/her own time, and more readily comprehend the trends of the future.

To familiarize the student with the readily available fund of historical knowledge without which no cultivated mind is complete.

To acquaint the student with material and activities available through the Internet, including the use of the World Wide Web and E-mail.