The purpose of the History major is to enrich students’ lives through a broader perspective of different times and places, an appreciation of human difficulties and accomplishments, and a realization of the underlying unity of the human experience.
Courses give meaning and integration to historical events, forming a basis for understanding contemporary issues. The curriculum helps develop habits of open inquiry, patient pursuit of truth, and objective, critical judgment.
History majors offer a variety of career options in business, government at all levels, law, teaching, and archival professions.
Major
Students have the option of choosing the United States History track, the World History track, or both tracks.
| Required Courses for United States Track |
| View core curriculum requirements (34-48 credits). |
Credits |
HIS 107
and
HIS 108 |
Survey United States History from Colonization to 1877
Survey United States History from 1877 to Present |
6 |
HIS 105
or
HIS 106 |
Europe from 1648 to 1900
Europe from 1900 to Present |
3 |
HIS 109
or
HIS 213 |
Introduction to American Studies
American Constitutional History |
3 |
HIS 409
or
HIS 410
or
HIS 427 |
American Colonial History
Twentieth Century American History
The Struggle for Black Equality |
3 |
| HIS 487 |
Historiography |
3 |
| HIS |
History Electives
At least 6 of these credits must be at the 300 level or above. |
12 |
|
Total credits for major |
30 |
| Required Courses for World Track |
| View core curriculum requirements (34-48 credits). |
Credits |
HIS 105
and
HIS 106 |
Europe from 1648 to 1900
Europe from 1900 to Present |
6 |
HIS 107
or
HIS 108 |
Survey United States History from Colonization to 1877 Survey United States History from 1877 to Present |
3 |
HIS 251
or
HIS 252 |
Survey Latin American History from Colonization to 1800
Survey Latin American History from 1800 to Present |
3 |
HIS 427
or
HIS 424
or
HIS 426 |
The Struggle for Black Equality
Comparative Slavery
Nazi Germany |
3 |
| HIS 487 |
Historiography |
3 |
| HIS |
History Electives
At least 6 of these credits must be at the 300 level or above. |
12 |
|
Total credits for major |
30 |
Minor
A minor in history made up of 18 credits of history courses is available. Students wishing to minor in history should consult the department chair.
Note: Students may select a maximum of 6 credits in related courses in other specified departments to satisfy major elective requirements. See department chair for a list of approved courses in those departments.
Teaching Certification
Students interested in Secondary Education Teaching Certification in History/Social Studies are required to take HIS 107, HIS 108, HIS 251, HIS 252, HIS 336, and HIS 489, as part of their History degree. The following additional courses are added to the list of history requirements: POL 206, POL 230, and POL 275.
Special Requirements
A QPA of 2.33 (C+) is required in history courses for the major.