The study of history increases our capacity to think critically and to form independent judgments. Examination of various ages and cultures helps students understand the present world and intelligently anticipate the future.
The History Department encourages its majors to involve themselves in off-campus programs of study and internships, particularly the Department’s Great Cities Program, which gives students the opportunity to experience directly and to enjoy the history and culture of some of the great cities of the world, such as London, Paris, Dublin, Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, Santa Fe, and Quebec City.
Degree Requirements
Majors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in history must satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements and the College speech requirement, COMM 210. In addition, students must successfully complete the 12 courses listed below and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits. Majors are encouraged to apply electives toward a minor or second major.
HIST 101 History of Western Civilization I
HIST 102 History of Western Civilization II
HIST 201 United States History I
HIST 202 United States History II
HIST 203 Dimensions of History
and six History courses at the 250 level or above, to include at least two in United States history and two in European history
and
HIST 420 Senior Seminar
Note: Upper-level American Studies courses may be used to satisfy United States History degree requirements.
Any three of the following courses:
HIST 101 History of Western Civilization I
HIST 102 History of Western Civilization II
HIST 201 United States History I
HIST 202 United States History II
and three History electives at the 250 – level or above