History students gain a chronological perspective on the human experience and
develop a broad understanding of human behavior. One cannot understand the world
today without some knowledge of history, as so much about contemporary
institutions and circumstances is the product of previous events and
developments. As they acquire insight into the past, history students also
develop their analytical and communication skills. With this kind of
preparation, history majors have succeeded in professional fields ranging from
law, education, and journalism to business, government, and information
management.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
History majors must complete the following courses:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| HIST 150 |
The Modern World
(meets a Core Curriculum
requirement) |
3 |
| HIST 165 |
Western Civilization to 18th Century |
3 |
| HIST 206 |
History of the United States to 1865 |
3 |
| HIST 207 |
History of the United States from 1865 |
3 |
| HIST 300WI |
The Technique of History |
3 |
| XXXX xxx |
Any speech course |
3 |
HIST xxx
|
Additional 21 credit hours of history courses
at the 300-400
level |
21 |
| |
Total: |
39 |
History majors are advised to complete HIST 150, HIST 165, HIST 206 and HIST
207 before enrolling in 300-400 level history courses.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
A history minor consists of the following courses:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| HIST 150 |
The Modern World
(meets a Core Curriculum
requirement) |
3 |
| HIST xxx |
Additional 12 credit hours of history courses;
at least 9 at
the 300-400 level |
12 |
| |
Total: |
15 |
HISTORY EDUCATION - SECONDARY LEVEL
Students who plan to teach history on the secondary level should
consult with the School of
Education early in their academic careers to make plans to complete
the education minor.