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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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