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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History, B.S.


History Major (40 credits)


All requirements for the history major are outlined below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (30-36 credits)


Required Courses (19 credits)


Other required History courses (exclusive of HIST 295 and HIST 495) (21 credits)


  • 3 courses from Group US (United States)
  • 2 courses from Group EU (Europe)
  • 2 courses from Group GL (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East)

(Students may not count any one course for more than one group)

Other Requirements


Completion of a senior writing project (to be completed as part of HIST 495 ).

B.S. Requirements (6-8 credits)


Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in history can choose to take six to eight hours beyond the Core Curriculum in courses from one of the following areas:

  • Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics and Statistics, Information Technology
  • Natural Sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics

Or, they can elect to take six to eight hours in one of the following disciplines:

  • Geography and/or Geospatial Sciences (200- 400-level)
  • Political Science (300- 400-level)
  • Art (courses designated AH or MS only)
  • Anthropological Science (300-400 level)

Graduation Requirements


To graduate with a major in History, a student must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses taken with a HIST prefix. A grade of “C” or better is required in HIST 295  and HIST 495 .

Teaching


Students wishing to teach History must declare a Social Science  major. To strengthen credentials as a history teacher, students should consider a double major in both Social Science and History.

History Internships


Students wishing to earn academic credit for an internship in history should consult with the Department of History’s Internship Coordinator.