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HISTORY
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The Study of History
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Major in History
Minor in History
Minor in European Studies
Minor in Global Studies
Minor in Latin American Studies
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MAJOR IN HISTORY
The History major introduces the student to a broad array of knowledge about humankind since the onset of civilization. Courses are offered in U.S., Latin American, European, Asian, Ancient, and Middle Eastern History. Research projects and the Senior Thesis help students develop analytical and expressive skills.

In addition to a variety of electives and areas of study, the History program offers a number of foreign study and travel trips, with destinations that have included the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Ireland, and China. Other University sponsored study abroad trips of interest to History majors have gone to Great Britain, Italy, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Australia.

The History major is required to write a Senior Thesis. The Senior Thesis is a capstone experience that engages students in the actual research and writing of history under direction of a faculty mentor. The research, analysis, and writing skills employed are excellent preparation for career or graduate school.

A major in History requires the completion of 36 credits. All courses are 3 credits unless designated.

Required Courses
HI 221 United States History to 1865
HI 222 United States History since 1865
HI 301 Historical Methods and Criticism
IT Research [1 credit]
HI 397 Thesis Research [2 credits]
HI 398 Senior Seminar/Thesis
Seven history electives, including at least one in each of the following areas: Ancient, Europe, Latin America and East Asia

Suggested Four Year Sequence of Study

YEAR 1 SEMESTER I
EN 011 Introduction to Rhetoric
HICC 101 The Human Journey: Civilizations
MA 101 Modern College Mathematics I
BA/BS Requirement
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
FS 101 Freshman Seminar

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
EN 012 Rhetoric Research Paper
CA 021 Effective Communications
HI History Elective
BA/BS Requirement
Elective from B1 - B4 areas

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3
HI 221 US History to 1865
ENCC 101 The Human Journey: Literature
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
Elective from B1 - B4 areas

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 4
HI 222 US History Since 1865
HI History Elective
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
Elective from B1 - B4 areas

 

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 5
HI 301 Historical Method and Criticism
HI History Elective
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
Free Elective
Free Elective

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 6
IT Research [1 credit]
HI 397 Thesis Research [2 credit]
HI History Elective
Elective from B1 - B4 areas
Free Elective
Free Elective

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 7
HI 398 Senior Seminar/Thesis
Free Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 8
HI History Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective




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