History Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in History

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 tecah basic historical research and writing skills. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in 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 the catalog.
Required Courses:34 cr
HIS2001U.S. History to 18774
HIS2002U.S. History since 18774
HIS2005Introduction to Historical Studies2
HIS3125History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present4
HIS4835History Seminar (WCE, OCE)4
Select one non-Western history course from the following:
HIS3105History of the Ancient Near East4
HIS3106History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt4
HIS3117History of Ancient Israel4
HIS3155History of East Asia4
Select one 4-credit ancient history course or both 2-credit courses from the following:
HIS3105History of the Ancient Near East4
HIS3106History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt4
HIS3115Old Testament Archaeology2
HIS3116New Testament Archaeology2
HIS3117History of Ancient Israel4
HIS3128History of the Greek World4
HIS3129History of the Roman World4
Select one modern history course from the following:
HIS3127History of Europe in the Middle Ages4
HIS3135Renaissance and Reformation4
HIS3136History of Europe in the 18th and 19th Centuries4
HIS3145History of Twentieth Century Europe4
HIS3156History of Russia from Earliest Times to the Present4
HIS3805Topics in European History4
Select one United States history course from the following:
HIS3206History of Recent America, World War II to the Present4
HIS3207History of U.S. Foreign Relations4
HIS3805Topics in U.S. History4
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.

*Note: No course can count in more than one category.

WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.