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Major Requirements

Major Requirements

 Applies to students declaring their major from fall 2010

Academic Plan of Study

 Major in History

As a History major, you will acquire both a broad perspective of Western and Non-Western history, and conduct in-depth study on topics of your liking. In addition, you will learn how to analyze, evaluate, and determine the reliability of sources and the importance of events and developments. Upon the completion of the degree, you will be able to conduct independent research, form balanced opinions, and present critical analyses in oral and written form.

 A major in history consists of 30 hours of history coursework and satisfaction of Foreign Language competency on the 1202 level for non-Latin alphabet courses and 2200 level for Latin alphabet courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in history, as well as obtain a C or higher for History 2600 and 4000 

 Foundational Studies

  • History 1121 European History since 1660
  • History 1160 or 1161 US History to or since 1865
  • History 2600 History Skills Seminar (o,w)

 Electives:

-two electives must be in non-western history (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East)

  • 10000/2000/3000 level elective
  • 2000/3000 level elective
  • 2000/3000 level elective
  • 3000 level elective
  • 3000 level elective
  • 4000 level elective (prerequisite: Hist 2600)

 Senior Seminar:

  • History 4600 Senior Research Seminar (w)

 Foreign language

  • Forl 1201 and 1202
  • Forl 2200 level elective for Latin alphabet-based languages

 Major in History with Comprehensive Social Studies Licensure

The History major with Secondary History Concentration is the premier and preferred track towards high school teacher licensure. An advanced command of History is essential for a successful social studies teaching career. As a History Licensure major, you receive solid grounding in the core areas of study, with opportunities for specialization. In addition, the department offers discipline-specific didactical electives, as well as advises you about the Social Studies coursework.

 In addition to the History major requirements, licensure candidates take 12 hours of Social Studies course work, both US History surveys,  and 33 hours of educational requirements stipulated by the College of Education. Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA and scores of C or higher in all History and Social Studies coursework

 Foundational Studies

  • History 1121 European History since 1660
  • History 1160 US History to 1865
  •  History 1161 US History since 1865
  • History 2600 History Skills Seminar (o,w)

 Electives:

-two electives must be in non-western history (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East)

  • 2000/3000 level elective
  • 2000/3000 level elective
  • 3000 level elective
  • 3000 level elective
  • 4000 level elective (prerequisite: Hist 2600)

 Senior Seminar:

  • History 4600 Senior Research Seminar (w)

 Foreign language

  • Forl 1201 and 1202
  • Forl 2200 level elective for Latin alphabet-based languages

 Social Studies Coursework:

  • Economics Elective
  • Political Science 1110 American Politics
  • Political Science 1130 or 1150 Comparative or International Politics
  • LBST 2102 GEOG or GEOG 1101 World Regional Geography

 Honors in History

The Department of History offers its majors the opportunity to graduate with a BA in History with University Honors. This Honors Council-sanctioned accolade attests to a candidate’s exemplary grade point average in their major, the completion of honors course work; as well as the successful defense of a substantial undergraduate thesis. Honors in History is the highest distinction the Department offers, a great preparation for graduate school, and/or a stellar addition to your resume.

 History Honors consists of 6 hours of preparatory course work and 3 to 6 hours of thesis research and writing. Successful candidates must maintain a 3.2 History GPA (3.25 for honors courses) and receive an A for the Thesis. The honors courses are counted to the 30 hours in history required for the major.

 Preparatory Coursework:

  • History 3795 Davenport Honors Seminar (w,o): substitutes for History 2600
  • History 3797 Honors Methods and Practices: substitutes for History 4000

 Thesis:

  • History 3798 Preliminary Honors Research (w)(optional): substitutes for History 4600
  • History 3799 Honors Research and Thesis: substitutes for History 4600

 

 
 
Past Major Requirements

Applies to new students from Fall 2003

A major in History leading to the B.A. degree requires a minimum of 33 hours in History meeting the requirements for A) Foundations, B) Elective Coursework, and C) Senior Seminar outlined below. In addition there is D) a related work requirement in a foreign language. No more than 6 hours of transfer or AP credit will be counted towards 1000-level courses in the major. The student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all history courses.

A. Foundations: 9 hours of History, consisting of

  • HIST 1121, Western Civilization since 1660
  • HIST 1160 or HIST 1161, US History I or II
  • HIST 2100, Introduction to Historical Studies, a skills-based seminar.

HIST 1121 and 1160/61 are normally taken in the freshman or sophomore year; HIST 2100 is normally taken in the sophomore year or as soon as possible after declaring the major.

B. Elective Coursework: 21 hours of History, of which

  • No more than 3 hours are at the 1000 level. Students seeking secondary certification in History Education are strong urged to take both HIST 1160 and 1161.
  • At least 6 hours are in Non-Western History (Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East)
  • At Least 9 hours are at the 3000 level

C. Senior Seminar: 3 hours

  • History 4000, 4001, 4002, or 4300

D. Related Work: Students majoring in History must complete either a 2000-level course in a foreign language that uses the Latin alphabet (French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) or a 1202-level course in language that is not written in the Latin alphabet (Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, etc.). Intermediate American Sign Language is also accepted. Non-native English speakers may complete the foreign language requirement by passing ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 or the equivalent.

FOUNDATIONS
Only TWO transfer or AP courses are allowed at 1000 level III

  • HIST 1121
  • HIST 1160 or 1161 II
  • HIST Elective 1000/2000/3000
  • HIST 2100 (W and O) IV

ELECTIVES
Two of these electives must be in Non-Western History

  • HIST Elective 2000/3000
  • HIST Elective 2000/3000
  • HIST Elective 2000/3000
  • HIST Elective 3000
  • HIST Elective 3000
  • HIST Elective 3000

SENIOR SEMINAR AND RELATED WORK

  • HIST 4000/01/02 or 4300 (W) IV

Foreign Language

  • ____ through 1202 if non-Latin alphabet
  • ____ 2000-level if Latin alphabet

NOTES
I. Students seeking certification to teach history and social studies in grades 9-12 should also obtain the teacher certification addendum that outlines the additional requirements.
II. Students in Teacher Education are urged to take both HIST 1160 and 1161.
III. Non-Western topics are Africa, Asia, Latin America and Middle East.
IV. Students must make a C or better in HIST 2100, in order to take the HIST 4000 level senior seminar