May 18, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

History, B.A.

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Program Learning Outcomes

1) Identify and locate appropriate primary sources
2) Analyze primary evidence
3) Present an argument based on primary evidence
4) Identify and locate appropriate secondary sources
5) Evaluate the arguments of other historians/scholars
6) Engage in historiographical analysis and interpretation
7) Present orally a clear and organized analysis of issues, ideas, and texts
8) Present in writing a clear and organized analysis of issues, ideas, and texts
9) Draw on discipline-specific skills within the context of a seminar research paper
10) Follow the conventions of historical writing, especially adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style
11) Grasp course-specific content in terms of accuracy, nuance, specificity, and context
12) Learn course-specific content from analyzing primary and secondary sources
13) Draw on course-specific content to effectively analyze primary and secondary sources evidence

General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 36*

Basic Requirements: (8 Credits)

HIST 301 - Interpretations in History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
HIST 302 - Research in History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4

Electives: (28 Credits)

12 Credits: Three lower-division (100 or 200-level HIST courses) with a maximum of four credits at the 100-level.

16 Credits: Four upper-division (300 or 400-level HIST courses) with at least twelve credits at the 400-level

(Every semester the department offers multiple sections of 200- and 400-level courses in U.S., European, and LACAANA topics)

Students should complete the following geographic major requirements as part of their elective coursework:

European History - 1 class at the 200-level or above

HIST 206 - Ancient Greek Civilization Credit(s): 4
HIST 207 - Ancient Roman Civilization Credit(s): 4
HIST 211 - Europe in the World, 300-1000 Credit(s): 4
HIST 212 - Europe in the World, 1000-1500 Credit(s): 4
HIST 230 - Modern Ireland, 1550 to the Present Credit(s): 4
HIST 232 - Early Modern Europe and the World, 1450-1750 Credit(s): 4
HIST 240 - Studies in European History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
HIST 405 - Early America, 1000-1775 Credit(s): 4
HIST 440 - Advanced Studies in European History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
HIST 441 - Women in the Medieval World Credit(s): 4
HIST 445 - The British Isles, 1485-1603 Credit(s): 4
HIST 453 - Nationalism and Ethnic Violence Credit(s): 4
HIST 455 - War and Peace in the Balkans Credit(s): 4

United States History - 1 class at the 200-level or above

HIST 204 - U.S. Since 1945 Credit(s): 4
HIST 249 - Studies in American History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
HIST 250 - Work and Workers in America Credit(s): 4
HIST 260 - Issues in the History of American Women Credit(s): 4
HIST 261 - Native American History Credit(s): 4
HIST 262 - American Indian Law and Public Policy Credit(s): 4
HIST 263 - The Civil War and Reconstruction Era: 1830-1890 Credit(s): 4
HIST 264 - United States Immigration History Credit(s): 4
HIST 266 - Civil Rights Movement in America Credit(s): 4
HIST 267 - Women and U.S. Social Movements Credit(s): 4
HIST 405 - Early America, 1000-1775 Credit(s): 4
HIST 406 - The Age of the American Revolution Credit(s): 4
HIST 407 - Slave Rebellions and Resistance in the Atlantic World Credit(s): 4
HIST 410 - The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1877-1918 Credit(s): 4
HIST 411 - The Making of Modern America, 1918-1945 Credit(s): 4
HIST 413 - Black Power and Structural Inequality in Post-1945 Credit(s): 4
HIST 415 - Environmental History of Modern America Credit(s): 4
HIST 420 - The U.S. and Vietnam Credit(s): 4
HIST 430 - Advanced Studies in American History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
HIST 465 - Iroquois History from Precontact to Present Credit(s): 4

LACAANA History (Latin America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Native American) - 1 class at the 200-level or above

HIST 232 - Early Modern Europe and the World, 1450-1750 Credit(s): 4
HIST 261 - Native American History Credit(s): 4
HIST 270 - History of Latin America to 1825 Credit(s): 4
HIST 271 - History of Latin America since 1789 Credit(s): 4
HIST 272 - Pacific Worlds, 1500 to Present Credit(s): 4
HIST 275 - Global History of Sexual Science Credit(s): 4
HIST 281 - History of East Asia to 1800 Credit(s): 4
HIST 282 - History of Modern East Asia Credit(s): 4
HIST 284 - Studies in Global History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
HIST 291 - The Islamic World: 600-1800 Credit(s): 4
HIST 292 - The Modern Islamic World: 1800 to the Present Credit(s): 4
HIST 407 - Slave Rebellions and Resistance in the Atlantic World Credit(s): 4
HIST 420 - The U.S. and Vietnam Credit(s): 4
HIST 465 - Iroquois History from Precontact to Present Credit(s): 4
HIST 470 - History of Modern Mexico Credit(s): 4
HIST 475 - Traditional China Credit(s): 4
HIST 476 - Modern China Credit(s): 4
HIST 480 - Advanced Studies in LACAANA History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4

Minimum Competence Requirement

A grade of C- or better is required for all courses taken for the major.

Department Writing Requirement

The entire History curriculum emphasizes a variety of writing skills and forms. To demonstrate writing proficiency, all history majors will complete a significant writing assignment in their 400 level courses. The student will produce a finished written work of substantial length, which reflects the application of diverse writing skills (including planning, pre-writing, revision, etc.).

Honors in History

*Students who enroll in the Departmental Honors program will complete 40 credits in history.

Available for history majors who meet Department eligibility criteria (see course description for HIST 493). Senior history majors who accept a Departmental invitation will complete research and writing of an undergraduate Honors Thesis over the course of two semesters. Special arrangements may be made for students seeking secondary education certification

Four credits of the thesis can be applied towards the 400-level credit requirement.

Sample Course Map

For students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map

First Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
  - HIST 1xx- 2xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - HIST 101 - Introduction to the History Major
  - INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
  - Natural Science - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - HIST 2xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
  - Elective - Credit(s): 4
Second Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
  - HIST 301 - Interpretations in History: (subtitle)
  - Global Society: DPP - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4
  - World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - HIST 302 - Research in History: (subtitle)
  - Math/Quantitative Reasoning - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 4
  - Elective - Credit(s): 4
Third Year
- Fall - 14 Credits
  - HIST European Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 10
- Spring - 16 Credits
  - HIST U.S. Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - Integrative and Applied Learning - Credit(s): 4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 8
Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
  - HIST LACAANA Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 11
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - HIST 4xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - HIST 4xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 7

Footnotes

*May include the first four credits of HIST 493, Honors Research/Writing , for the Departmental Honors program.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prereqisties. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
DPP	Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV	World Cultures & Values
CGC	Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI	Creativity & Innovation
SST	Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
ARTS	Arts
HUMA	Humanities
SOSC	Social Science