Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in History
Each student takes a well-rounded selection of courses in the history of America and other areas of the world. Included in this curriculum is HIS4835 History Seminar, a course whose purpose is to tecah basic historical research and writing skills. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).
B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.
Required Courses:
34 cr
HIS2001
U.S. History to 1877
4
HIS2002
U.S. History since 1877
4
HIS2005
Introduction to Historical Studies
2
HIS3125
History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present
4
HIS4835
History Seminar (WCE, OCE)
4
Select one non-Western history course from the following:
HIS3105
History of the Ancient Near East
4
HIS3106
History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
4
HIS3117
History of Ancient Israel
4
HIS3155
History of East Asia
4
Select one 4-credit ancient history course or both 2-credit courses from the following:
HIS3105
History of the Ancient Near East
4
HIS3106
History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
4
HIS3115
Old Testament Archaeology
2
HIS3116
New Testament Archaeology
2
HIS3117
History of Ancient Israel
4
HIS3128
History of the Greek World
4
HIS3129
History of the Roman World
4
Select one modern history course from the following:
HIS3127
History of Europe in the Middle Ages
4
HIS3135
Renaissance and Reformation
4
HIS3136
History of Europe in the 18th and 19th Centuries
4
HIS3145
History of Twentieth Century Europe
4
HIS3156
History of Russia from Earliest Times to the Present
4
HIS3805
Topics in European History
4
Select one United States history course from the following:
HIS3206
History of Recent America, World War II to the Present
4
HIS3207
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
4
HIS3805
Topics in U.S. History
4
History Electives:
8 cr
Select from courses with HIS prefix. One historical course in another department may be used for this category, with consent of the history faculty.
*Note: No course can count in more than one category.
WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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