History, B.A.

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A major consists of at least ten courses and must include:

one foundation course focused on European history:

one foundation course in North American history:

one foundation course considering the history of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, or the World:

at least four advanced history courses (numbered 200 or greater)

at least four additional credits (usually two, two-credit classes) from “skills-based” courses numbered between HST-237 and HST-252

a two-semester-long senior seminar:

HST-475 Senior Seminar in History

At least one of the courses required for the history major must focus on the “pre-modern era.”

First year seminar

One first year writing seminar taught by a member of the history department may also contribute to the major…., but will not be considered one of the three required foundation courses. Further, no more than two exam equivalency courses (HST-100, 120, or 130) and/or first year writing seminars may contribute to major requirements.

All exceptions to major requirements must be approved by the department chair.

Teaching in Secondary Schools

Students seeking a career in secondary school teaching must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certification. They may take advantage of the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) graduate program. Please consult the with the Education Department.