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The major objective of the History program is to give students an understanding of how our civilization has progressed and how the major western traditions have developed. The study of the past is important, even indispensable to an understanding of the present. People have frequently thought so in times – like the present – where they faced rapid change, when the familiar world was being transformed in ways they could feel and see without being able to understand the underlying causes. A History major prepares students for careers in law, public administration, museums and teaching, among other careers.
Students who major in History learn how to analyze problems, how to study historical evidence and construct an argument, how to read accurately and critically, and, most importantly, how to write clearly and forcefully. For teacher certification programs in History, Grades 1-6 and 7-12, see the School of Education page.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122 | Group I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1 | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122 | Group I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 225: Writing for History | Group I Major Requirement (take in Spring Two if not offered) | 3 CR |
| HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122 | Group I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122 | Group I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives | Group II Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives | Group II Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2) | 3 CR |
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives | Group II Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives | Group II Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2) | 3 CR |
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives | Group II Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives | Group II Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2) | 3 CR |
| HIST 300 – Level Elective | Group IV Major Requirement: HIST, SOC, or ECON | 3 CR |
| HIST 420: Research Seminar | Group III Major Requirement: (take in Spring Four if not offered) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 300 – Level HIST Elective | Group IV Major Requirement: HIST, SOC, or ECON | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |