History B.A.
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Arts in History provides students with the educational tools and framework necessary for understanding major thematic issues in history, for exploring the everyday lives of people of different times and cultures, and for succeeding in a variety of professions and/or post-graduate study. The History major challenges students to think about the diversity of human existence, past and present, by examining how politics, social structure, cultures, geographies, and lived experiences have changed over time.
Through the study of history, students will develop the qualities of mind necessary for responsible citizenship in the 21st century and acquire an appreciation for the diversity of human experience and a capacity to understand the historical dimensions of contemporary problems across global communities. They will graduate with the ability to synthesize information from primary and secondary sources (whether of a print, visual, or material nature) in order to produce cogent arguments and sound historical narrative through a variety of mediums. Students of History will be prepared to contribute to our knowledge of the past with new discoveries and understandings.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the basic historical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to understand different perspectives about the past and the complex multicultural world we live in today.
- Demonstrate an ability to perform serious historical research and an understanding of historical methodologies, historical theory, and historiography.
- Understand the use and misuse of historical argument and make connections between individual events and larger historical themes.
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the histories of injustice and movements for social change.
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for History B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Choose one of the following courses:
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (36 Credits)
History Core Courses (12 Credits)
Additional History Courses (24 Credits)
Complete 24 HIST credits.
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At least fifteen (15) of these credits must be at the 300-level or above.
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From these 24 credits, at least nine (9) must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements:
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Primarily emphasize cultural and social diversity within the United States (e.g. Latinos in the American West, African-American History, US Women's History, Modern Jewish History, etc.)
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Primarily focus on non-European and non-American history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history)
Approved classes for either group are:
| HIST 211 | History of East Asia I | 3.00 |
| HIST 212 | History of East Asia II | 3.00 |
| HIST 227 | Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I | 3.00 |
| HIST 228 | Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II | 3.00 |
| HIST 229 | Drugs and Security in the Americas | 3.00 |
| HIST 418 | American Indian Relations | 3.00 |
| HIST 424 | Role of Religion in US Culture | 3.00 |
| HIST 432 | History of Women in the US | 3.00 |
| HIST 433 | African-American History | 3.00 |
| HIST 436 | Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective | 3.00 |
| HIST 439 | Religion and Society in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 439C | Slavery and Race in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 442 | Women in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 444 | Latinos in the American West | 3.00 |
| HIST 449 | History of Japan | 3.00 |
| HIST 450 | Modern Chinese History | 3.00 |
| HIST 467 | Modern Jewish History | 3.00 |
| HIST 470 | History of Mexico | 3.00 |
| HIST 471 | Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 473 | History of the Andean Region | 3.00 |
| HIST 478 | Middle Eastern Studies | 3.00 |
General Electives (40-53 Credits)
General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.
Upper Division Electives (18 Credits)
At least 18 credits of electives must be Upper Division courses.
A single course cannot be used to fulfill both a degree requirement and the core curriculum, or to fulfill more than one core requirement.
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History
College Core Curriculum
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31-44 |
Major Requirements
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36 |
Electives (at least 18 credits must be Upper Division)
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40-53 |
Total Credits
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120 |