The History, B.A. degree is designed to provide students with historical knowledge that is both broad and deep. Majors are required to take foundation courses in U.S., European, and world history. They also choose primary and secondary concentrations and explore these areas more deeply. A series of methodologies classes trains students to read closely, analyze and evaluate sources, conduct research, and communicate findings in writing and orally.
Sample Degree Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST 100 | Decoding History | 3 |
HIST XXX | American History Breadth of Knowledge Course (OR) | 3 |
HIST XXX | European History Breadth of Knowledge Course | 0 |
HIST 243 | Pre-Modern Global History | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST XXX | American History Breadth of Knowledge Course (OR) | 3 |
HIST XXX | European History Breadth of Knowledge Course | 0 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
TOTAL | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST 201 | Doing History | 3 |
World Regional Civilization Course | 3 | |
FF | Course | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST 202 | Applied History | 3 |
European History Course (upper level) | 3 | |
FF | Course | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
American History Course (upper level) | 3 | |
Global History Course (upper level) | 3 | |
FF | Course | 3 |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
European History Course (upper level) | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST 495 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
American History Course (upper level) | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Global History Course (upper level) | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective/Minor Course | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |