2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• To introduce students to the theoretical frameworks
that serve as the foundation of historical
scholarship.
Expected Student Outcomes
General Requirements
No grade below C is acceptable in the major or minor.
Core Requirements for the History Major
HIST Courses Titles
Credits
HIST 101 World Civilization to 1100................3
HIST 102 World Civilization 1100 to 1800.......3
HIST 103 World Civilization since 1800...........3
HIST 201 United States History I.....................3
HIST 202 United States History II....................3
HIST 300 Historiography .................................3
HIST 493 Seminar...........................................3
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TOTAL 21
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in
History
Students must complete the “Core Requirements for
the History Major” as outlined above, plus 15 hours of
history electives. A minimum of two semesters of
college level foreign language is required for the BA
degree in History; more is recommended. The BA
degree in History is appropriate for students planning
to attend graduate or law school.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science
Degree in History: General Emphasis
Students must complete the “Core Requirement for the
History Major” outlined above, plus 21 hours of history
electives (at least fifteen hours to be upper level). This
emphasis is designed for those students who intend to
enter business or government directly after graduation.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
in History: Secondary Education Emphasis
The Secondary Education emphasis for the History
Major leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science (BS)
and prepares students for teaching at the middle and
high school level. Students must complete the “Core
Requirements for the History Major” listed above, 15
hours of history electives, the “Social Science Courses
Required for Certification” listed below, and all
requirements of the Teacher Education Program.
Other Social Science Courses Required for
Certification
Courses Titles Credits
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics ........ 3
GEOG 101 Physical Geography........................ 3
GEOG 103 World Regional Geography............. 3
POLSC 101 American National Politics .............. 3
POLSC 102 State and Local Governments ........ 3
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TOTAL 15
Specific Requirements for the History Minor
HIST Courses Titles
Credits
Nine hours selected from the following courses: ...... 9
HIST 101 World Civilization ............................ 3
HIST 102 World Civilization to 1100 ............... 3
HIST 103 World Civilization since 1800.......... 3
HIST 201 United States History I .................... 3
HIST 202 United States History II ................... 3
HIST 211 Colorado History............................. 3
PLUS
HIST 300 Historiography................................. 3
History Electives approved by the minor advisor ....... 9
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TOTAL 21
Outcomes Assessment Activities
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing coherent and
accurate essays on specific topics within the
discipline, as determined by the history faculty.
• Portfolios will be maintained for each student who
has declared history as a major or minor. Portfolios
will include academic transcripts, major
papers written for courses in the discipline, and
other pertinent information. The portfolios will be
on file in the department office. Updated copies of
all course syllabi will be kept in a central file in the
department office to enable qualified students to
discover how courses are adapted towards
program goals.
PRE-LAW
Advisors: Dr. Gayle Berardi and Dr. Beatrice Spade
Although a political science or history major, or minor,
is not required, students interested in attending law
school should consult the department’s pre-law advisor
as early as possible.
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