Requirements
Major Requirements
The Major in History facilitates a firm foundation in basic historical skills, fosters an awareness of the diversity of the global human past, and encourages a specialization tailored to each student’s individual intellectual interests. Students interested in studying abroad are encouraged to choose a location that meshes with their historical interests. The Major in History consists of ten three-credit courses.
1. The History Workshop (HIST 33000) – the gateway course for new majors and minors; required
2. Four Breadth Courses (one course from four of the following six major breadth areas), at least one of which must feature significant pre-modern content (defined as prior to the 16th century):
- Africa/Asia/Middle East
- Ancient/Medieval Europe
- Modern Europe
- Latin America
- United States
- Special (Global, Topical, etc.)
3. Four Electives, with three of them making up a concentration chosen by the student in consultation with their History advisor
4. The Department Seminar (HIST 43xxx) – the research capstone course for experienced majors
Minor Requirements
The Minor in History is designed to be a flexible course of study offering students a pedagogically-sound introduction to the discipline of History. The Minor in History consists of five three-credit courses with no prerequisites.
1. The History Workshop (HIST 33000) – the gateway course for new majors and minors; required
2. Four Electives chosen from Department course offerings