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Dr. Richard Owens

Richard Owens, Ph.D., Professor of History
Elbin Library 22-D
304-336-8434

Degrees
1988 Ph.D. in U.S. History, University of Maryland
1977 M.A. in U.S. History, Old Dominion University
1969 B.A. in History, Manhattan College

Teaching Experience
West Liberty University since 2002
Heidelberg College, 1996-2001
Lewis University, 1988-1996
University of Maryland at College Park, 1973-1977

Areas of Interest
American History
American Civil War
Vietnam War
World Wars
Native American History
US Political History
Historical Fiction

Professional Activity
Dr. Owens has participated in numerous conferences as presenter and moderator. He has also provided commentary at several events. A full list of of his professional activity can be found here.

In addition, a list of his publications can be found here.

Courses Taught
US History to 1877
US History since 1877
US Foreign Policy
20th Century US History
World War I and World War II
Native American History
American Civil War
History of Sports in America
Historiography
US Navy History
Graduate Education: Curriculum Development
Graduate Education: Educational Philosophy

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