Major requirements
Required semester hours: 36 sh
Course requirements
Required core courses
HIST 2110, HIST 2120, HIST 2200, HIST 2210 and HIST 4010; Students who declare a History major after having completed the Core Curriculum
Global Themes in History course may substitute that course for either HIST 2200 or HIST 2210.
Electives
16 sh of 3000 level seminars with the following distribution: Ancient or Medieval (4 sh)
Modern Europe (4 sh) Non-Western (4 sh) United States (4 sh)
In addition, students will take at least one course each from English, Philosophy, and Art, and one course from either Political Science or Sociology.
Notes and restrictions
The history department shares with other departments in the Faculty of Humanities a common spirit and orientation toward the search for the truth. We require history majors to enhance their major learning experiences with at least one course each in Philosophy, Art, and English. Students are encouraged to consult their advisor for suggestions about particular courses. Students with a double major or those obtaining a secondary teaching certificate are exempt from the Humanities co- requirements. Presentation of the senior seminar research at a History Department conference and presentation of a major portfolio are required for graduation.
Honors
For departmental honors in History, students must apply no later than the second semester of their third year. The student must earn 8 sh of HIST 4000 in addition to the credit required for a major in History. For general Departmental Honors requirements and HIST 4000 course description, see appropriate sections of this catalog.