History (BA.HIS)

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Bachelor of Arts in History

Upon completion of the History major, students will be able to demonstrate:

A broad and deep store of knowledge of human history, ancient to present, as well as:
- knowledge of chronology, place, and significance;
- mastery of the various theories, methodologies, and interpretations current in the history profession;
- historical empathy;
- understanding the role of the past in shaping current events and the richness of the past as a source for meeting contemporary challenges.
The ability to conduct and present both orally and in writing quality research that:
- poses a significant historical question;
- identifies, evaluates, contextualizes, and utilizes a wide variety of relevant primary and secondary sources;
- articulates a clear thesis statement;
- argues effectively by employing and properly citing evidence in support of a thesis;
- explains the historical significance of the research.
The capacity to be teachers, and/or attend graduate school, and/or embark upon history-related careers.

To earn the B.A. in History:

I. Complete 36 credits in History (15 of these credits must be at or above the 3000 level)

-the two World History survey courses (6 cr):

HIS 1111 - World History I 3 cr
HIS 1112 - World History II 3 cr

-plus one course above the 1000 level in each of the following areas (15 cr):

African History 3 cr
Asian History 3 cr
European History 3 cr
Latin American History 3 cr
United States History 3 cr

-plus three additional History courses above the 1000 level (9 cr)

II. Complete 12 credits in the Social Sciences (12 cr):

one Economics course 3 cr
one Geography course 3 cr
one Political Science course 3 cr
one Sociology course OR one Anthropology course 3 cr

III. Complete the two capstone History courses (6 cr):

HIS 4601 - History Research Seminar 3 cr
HIS 4602 - History Thesis Seminar 3 cr (note that ENG 2010 is a prerequisite to HIS 4602)

(Credits required for the major: 48 cr)

And complete the college's Gen Ed requirements

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Note:

Students who plan to be secondary Social Studies teachers should take ECO 2250 - Economics for Social Studies Teachers .

It is strongly recommended that History majors also complete either an academic minor, or 12 credits in another academic discipline chosen in consultation with the advisor, or education licensure requirements; and demonstrate the ability to read a foreign language.

Students with either second majors, or wishing to be licensed to teach in elementary or secondary schools, must have an advisor from both sponsoring departments.

All courses taken to fulfill the History major requirements may also be used to fulfill the general education and academic minor requirements.

Motivated students should consider taking the program in Honors History .