History - BA

The History major studies past human activity and the nature, purpose, and principles of governmental systems throughout the world. Students develop an understanding of major events and trends in both national and international spheres. Political, social, and economic interactions are evaluated in the context of religious, philosophical, geographic, and cultural influences throughout the centuries. Students analyze the impact of past events on contemporary problems and issues, including the interrelationships between humans and the environment, scarcity vs. abundance of resources, and movements for social and political change. Courses engage complex issues of policy, politics, and civic priorities in order to help students develop critical thinking skills and analytical abilities. The program also prepares students for a variety of careers in government, geography, librarianship, law, teaching, politics, business, administration, diplomacy, research, and journalism.

Degree Requirements

Required Major Courses

HPS 10153WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3)

HPS 11053AMERICAN EXPERIENCE I (3)

HPS 13053AMERICAN EXPERIENCE II (3)

HPS 25353WORLD CIVILIZATION I (3)

HPS 25453WORLD CIVILIZATION II (3)

HPS 34354SEMINAR: AMERICAN HISTORY & GOVERNMENT I (3)

OR

HPS 35054SEMINAR IN WORLD HISTORY I (3)

HPS 49400GLOBAL ISSUES IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE (4)

 

Additional Required Courses

Choose 12 credit hours from the following:

HPS 13353AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3)

HPS 30251UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION (1)

HPS 30953AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY (3)

HPS 31053ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN HISTORY (3)

HPS 31453RELIGION IN AMERICAN CULTURE (3)

HPS 31654TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY (3)