History, B.A./B.S.

Curriculum 0710

The History Department is dedicated to thinking deeply and critically about the ways history shapes our world and is committed to student success. Our dynamic curriculum features thematic explorations of topics in environmental history, migration, popular culture and religion, as well as regional surveys from the Renaissance to the present. For more information contact the History Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 43-46 Credits

Introduction to History: (1 cr.)

HIS 185 - Introduction to History (1 cr.)

Historical Foundations: (12 cr.)

Select four courses from the following, including at least one from each of the three regional divisions (United States; Other Americas; Global and Other Continents) and at least one from each of the two chronological divisions (Early; Modern).

United States

Other Americas

HIS 160 - Latin American Civilization (3 cr.) (Early or Modern)
HIS 171 - Canada to the 1860s (3 cr.) (Early)
HIS 172 - History of Canada from the 1860s (3 cr.) (Modern)
HIS 173 - French Communities of Canada (3 cr.) (Early or Modern)

Global and Other Continents

HIS 121 - European Civilization to 1815 (3 cr.) (Early)
HIS 122 - The European Experience, 1789-present (3 cr.) (Modern)
HIS 131 - Global History to 1500 (3 cr.) (Early)
HIS 132 - Modern Global History (3 cr.) (Modern)
HIS 181 - East Asian Communities (3 cr.) (Early or Modern)

Breadth of Study: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

Historical Depth: (15 cr.)

Select 15 credits HIS at 300/4000 level Except those used to meet other requirements.

The Historical Conversation: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Historical Skills: (6-9 cr.)

HIS 385 - Advanced Historical Practices (3 cr.) (AWR)

Senior Project

HIS 485 - Senior Project: Topic (3 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 12 Credits

At least 12 credits must be from courses that are not taken to satisfy the Department Requirements, including “III. Breadth of Study” area. At least 6 credits should be upper level.

Select one of the following options:

Any college-approved major or minor
Study Abroad - 12 credits
World Language Study - 12 credits
Area Studies/Theme: 12 credits by advisement

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
All courses satisfying requirements for the major must be completed at a grade of C (2.0) or better.
At least 12 credits of the Cognate Requirements must be courses that are not taken to satisfy the Departmental Requirements.