History, B.A.

The history major is interdisciplinary in nature and includes a number of core courses in Western and non-Western history, American history, geography, government, sociology, psychology, and the American economy. As a discipline in the liberal arts and humanities, history encourages students to think critically, to argue logically, and to examine the values of their society and those of other societies.

History majors must meet the following requirements: a cumulative GPA of 2.5 from all colleges attended; and a 2.5 GPA in history content courses. History majors seeking teacher certification must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all professional coursework for all colleges attended.

These standards apply to admission into the major as well as to graduation. History majors must complete 39 credit hours in history coursework, 21 hours of which must be in upper-division courses (300 level or above). History culminates with a senior capstone course that gives students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills by conducting an independent research project.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under the undergraduate academic policies and regulations section in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

General Education Requirements

The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

Course Requirements for the Major

HST 103 - Introduction to Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 17th Century Credit(s): 3
AND
HST 104 - Introduction to Western Civilization II: 17th Century to the Present Credit(s): 3
HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3
AND
HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3
HST 293 - Special Topics Credit(s): 3
HST 366 - Trends That Shaped the Modern World Credit(s): 3
HST 494 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1-3
HST 496 - History Capstone Credit(s): 3

HST Electives

15 semester hours selected from 300/400 courses, including at least two courses in American history, at least one course in European history, and at least two courses in non-Western history.