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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 CodeCourse NameCredit 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 Requirement3 CR
STAC 101 Elective Requirement1 CR
FYS 101 First Year Seminar
Stage Requirement / Foundations 1
3 CR
WRT 101Academic Writing I
Stage Requirement
3 CR
16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122Group I
Major Requirement
3 CR
Foundation Course Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning
Stage Requirement
3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2Stage Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3 Stage Requirement3 CR
WRT 102 Academic Writing II
Stage Requirement
3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit 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 Requirement3 CR
ElectiveFree Elective Requirement3 CR
HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122 Group I
Major Requirement
3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives Group II
Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2)
3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Gateway Course 1 Stage Requirement3 CR
Gateway Course 2 Stage Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
HIST 300 – Level HIST Electives Group II
Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2)
3 CR
HIST 300 – Level HIST ElectivesGroup II
Major Requirement: US (2), Euro (2), or Global (2)
3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Gateway Course 3Stage Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 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 Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit 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 CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
HIST 300 – Level HIST Elective Group IV
Major Requirement: HIST, SOC, or ECON
3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS
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