Degree
Bachelor of Arts with a major in HistoryLearn More
Mission
The objectives of the Department of History and Philosophy are to bring the study of the past to bear on the present; to demonstrate that knowledge and experience are dependent upon particular historical contexts; to expose students to a variety of cultures in historical context; to assist students to develop research and writing skills; to enrich students' appreciation and enjoyment of the richness of human endeavors; and to prepare students for a productive and rewarding professional life following the completion of their studies.
Major Description
The major and minor in History offer students the opportunity to study the past in connection with the present. Students combine courses focused on specific geographic areas with elective course work from a variety of periods and areas of the world, preparing students for a range of career paths including education, graduate school, law, museum work and business. The history and philosophy department works closely with the education department to prepare students for teaching history and social studies at the secondary school level.
Curricular Requirements
| credits | |
|---|---|
| 42-43 | |
| Credits | |
| Program Required Courses | 33-43 |
| Two of the following three options: | |
| Option I | |
| HIS 222 - US History: Contact through the Civil War | 3 |
| HIS 223 - US History: Reconstruction to Present or | 3 |
| Option II | |
| HIS 230 - Continuity/Change from Ancient to Renaissance | 3 |
| HIS 231 - Continuity/Change in Modern Europe or | 3 |
| Option III | |
| HIS 240 - Colonial Latin America | 3 |
| HIS 241 - Modern Latin America | 3 |
| Program Required Option Sub-Total | 12 |
| Each of the Following: | |
| HIS 290 - History Hands On | 3 |
| HIS 450 - Senior Thesis | 3 |
| History Electives | 15 |
| Program Minimum Required Total Credits | 33 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 120 |
Secondary Education Certification
The department offers history majors the opportunity to select all of the EDU secondary education certification courses (listed below) as their electives in order to become middle school or high school teachers (grades 7-12) in the area of social studies. While providing a solid foundation in history, this program includes extensive coursework in education, which, when combined with the secondary teaching internship, will meet standard