Major in History
Requirements for a Major in History: 42 credits including:
HI 103 & HI 104 & HI 105 World Civilization I & II & III
HI 111 & HI 112 US History I & II
US History electives: 6 credits
European History electives: 6 credits
Area Studies electives: 6 credits
One other elective in history, which can be from the “General” category: 3 credits Two (2) of the above electives must be at the 300 or 400 level
Course in historical methods, to be taken during sophomore or junior year: 3 credits HI 411 The Historian’s Craft (Prerequisites: HI 103, 104, 111 and 112) or HI 440 Internship (with departmental approval)
Senior capstone experience, usually taken during Fall of your senior year: 3 credits HI 460 Senior Research Seminar in History, or HI 470 Senior Thesis in History. If you are an Education double-major, the senior capstone may be fulfilled by submission of a History Learning Portfolio based on your student teaching experience.