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History Major
History Major
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The History major is designed to provide the student with a broad, general knowledge of the political, social and cultural history of a variety of geographical regions and time periods. Each student takes a well-rounded selection of courses in the history of America and other areas of the world. Included in this curriculum is HIS4835 History Seminar, a course whose purpose is to teach basic historical research and writing skills. The program functions as a terminal major or as preparation for graduate study, leading to career opportunities in historical research, law, the service professions, business, government or the ministry. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified on page 42 of the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).
- B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See pages 40 - 41 of the catalog.
| Required Lower-Level Courses |
8 cr |
| HIS2001 |
U.S. History to 1877 |
4 |
| HIS2002 |
U.S. History since 1877 |
4 |
| Required Upper-Level Courses |
20 cr |
| HIS3125 |
History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present |
4 |
| HIS4835 |
History Seminar (WCE, OCE) |
4 |
| Select one non-Western history course from the following: |
| HIS3105 |
History of the Ancient Near East |
4 |
| HIS3106 |
History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt |
4 |
| HIS3117 |
History of Ancient Israel |
4 |
| HIS3155 |
History of East Asia |
4 |
| Select one 4-credit ancient history course or both 2-credit courses from the following: |
| HIS3105 |
History of the Ancient Near East |
4 |
| HIS3106 |
History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt |
4 |
| HIS3115 |
Old Testament Archaeology |
2 |
| HIS3116 |
New Testament Archaeology |
2 |
| HIS3117 |
History of Ancient Israel |
4 |
| HIS3128 |
History of the Greek World |
4 |
| HIS3129 |
History of the Roman World |
4 |
| Select one modern history course from the following: |
| HIS3127 |
History of Europe in the Middle Ages |
4 |
| HIS3135 |
Renaissance and Reformation |
4 |
| HIS3136 |
History of Europe in the 18th and 19th Centuries |
4 |
| HIS3145 |
History of Twentieth Century Europe |
4 |
| HIS3156 |
History of Russia from Earliest Times to the Present |
4 |
| HIS3805 |
Topics in European History |
4 |
| Select one United States history course from the following: |
| HIS3206 |
History of Recent America, World War II to the Present |
4 |
| HIS3207 |
History of U.S. Foreign Relations |
4 |
| HIS3805 |
Topics in U.S. History |
4 |
| Note: No course can count in more than one category. |
| History Electives |
8 cr |
| Select from courses with HIS prefix. One historical course in another department may be used for this category, with consent of the history faculty. |
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Note: Students preparing for graduate school in history or law or for a career in politics are strongly encouraged to take courses with HIS or POS prefixes for their general electives.
Note: WCE= Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See page 39 of the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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