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History<br />

The history department sponsors the Lambda-Lambda Chapter <strong>of</strong> Phi Alpha Theta, the national history<br />

honor society. It also sponsors a student-funded Historical Society. Both the department and the society<br />

are active in inviting speakers to campus to discuss topics <strong>of</strong> interest and use to both majors and the<br />

entire university community. The Brother J. Robert Lane Historical Essay Prize is awarded to students for<br />

excellence in historical research and writing whenever applicable. The history department book prizes<br />

are awarded each semester to outstanding students in each history class.<br />

Majors Offered:<br />

History<br />

History/Social Studies<br />

Social Studies Education<br />

Minor Offered:<br />

History<br />

The history department also supports and staffs the Medieval and Renaissance studies minor.<br />

History Major (37 credits):<br />

The history major provides fundamental liberal arts training which prepares students for any job which<br />

requires the skills <strong>of</strong> research, analysis, information management, writing and speaking, including<br />

careers in business, government, advocacy, journalism, and development. This major is especially<br />

recommended for students preparing for law school. The history major also equips students for jobs<br />

specifically related to the study <strong>of</strong> the past, including careers in education, museums and historic sites,<br />

archives and libraries, and as historians <strong>of</strong> corporations, agencies, and non-pr<strong>of</strong>it agencies.<br />

A. All <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />

H111 Global History to 1500<br />

H112 Global History since 1500<br />

H270 Historical Thinking<br />

H370 Research & Writing<br />

H470 Senior Thesis I<br />

H471 Senior Thesis II<br />

H472 The History Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

B. Seven additional history courses:<br />

Three courses in American history, two <strong>of</strong> which must be upper-division<br />

Two courses in European history<br />

One course in non-Western history<br />

One upper-division history elective<br />

History/Social Studies Major (54-55 credits):<br />

The history/social studies major is primarily intended for students who are planning on pursuing<br />

certification in social science education through a Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Instruction program. It combines<br />

the depth <strong>of</strong> the history major, including significant research and writing experience, with the breadth<br />

<strong>of</strong> the social science major and provides a second option for students seeking licensure. Please note:<br />

students considering teaching in this area should be in contact with the chair <strong>of</strong> this program and the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Education. Students should also check each semester for possible changes in course work<br />

required <strong>of</strong> them as they work toward certification at the university.<br />

A. All <strong>of</strong> the following core Social Science courses:<br />

AN300 Introduction to Anthropology<br />

EC261 Principles <strong>of</strong> Microeconomics<br />

GE305 Introduction to Geography<br />

PS102 American National Government<br />

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