The History major is designed to prepare students for graduate work in history, law, library science, seminary, government work, and careers requiring a strong background in the liberal arts. The major includes studies in U.S. history, European history, and world civilizations. Special courses in church history, military history, and cultural history are available. An emphasis in military history is also available.
Program Outcomes:
Students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in History will be able to:
- demonstrate a base of knowledge
- demonstrate research skills
- demonstrate intellectual curiosity
- demonstrate a passion for sharing
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (24 hours) | ||
| HI 105 | Understanding History | 3 |
| HI 121 | United States History Through the Civil War | 3 |
| HI 122 | United States History Since the Civil War | 3 |
| HI 201 | World Civilizations to 1600 | 3 |
| HI 202 | World Civilizations Since 1600 | 3 |
| HI 485 | Philosophy of History | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Seminar in Ancient Greece and Rome | ||
| Seminar in Medieval/Renaissance History | ||
| Seminar in Early Modern Europe | ||
| Seminar in Modern Europe | ||
| Seminar in Colonial and Revolutionary America | ||
| Seminar in American History | ||
| Elective Courses (12 hours) | ||
| Any History course above the 100 level; two must be at 300 level or above. 400 level seminars not counting towards the Core Requirements above may be taken as Electives below. | 12 | |
| Topics in Military History | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| Topics in History | ||
| American Church History | ||
| Topics in Church History | ||
| Topics in European History | ||
| History of Christianity | ||
| Topics for Honors Students | ||
| Advanced Topics in Military History | ||
| Contemporary World Affairs | ||
| History of Ideas in America | ||
| African American History | ||
| American Civil War | ||
| Topics in American History | ||
| Twentieth-Century American Cultural History | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Supporting Courses (8-10 hours) | 8-10 | |
| World Geography | ||
| Internship | ||
| Select one additional course from the following: | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Christianity and Modern Literature | ||
Any ENG 300-400 level literature course | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
Any PH course beyond 180 | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Research Methods and Design | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Research Methods and Design | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Topics for Honors Students | ||
| Total Hours | 44-46 | |
