History

The History major synthesizes the study of past human activity and the nature, purpose, and principles of governmental systems throughout the world. Students develop an understanding of public events and trends in both national and international spheres. Political, social, and economic transactions are evaluated in the context of religious, philosophical, and cultural influences. Students in this major analyze the impact of past events on vital contemporary problems, including the interrelationships between society and the environment, issues of war and peace, and movements for social and political change. Engagement with complex issues of policy, politics, and civic priorities helps students develop critical thinking skills and sound problem-solving abilities.

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Studies Courses

  • LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts OR
    • LAS 20010 College Seminar I and LAS 20020 College Seminar II
  • LAS 45012 Global Issues in the Liberal Arts (capstone)

Plus 6 credit-hours in each of the following Breadth Areas:

  • Art/Expression
  • Social/Civic
  • Science/Description
  • Value/Meaning

New Curriculum (effective 07-01-2012)

Major Required Courses
  • HPS 10153 World Regional Geography
  • HPS 11053 The American Experience I
  • HPS 13503 The American Experience II
  • HPS 25353 World Civilization I
  • HPS 25453 World Civilization II
  • HPS 34354 Seminar in American History and Government I OR
    • HPS 35054 Seminar in World History I
  • HPS 32053 Seminar in Research Methods/Historiography (1-credit)
  • HPS 49400 Global Issues in Historical Perspective (Capstone Course)
Choose three (12 cr-hrs) of the following
  • HPS 13353 American Government
  • HPS 30251 United States Constitution
  • HPS 30953 American Women’s History
  • HPS 31053 Ethnicity in American History
  • HPS 31453 Religion in American Culture
  • HPS 31654 Twentieth Century World History

Current Curriculum (effective through 06-30-2012)

Major Required Courses
  • HPS 30754 America's Rise to World Power
  • HPS 45553 Contemporary American 1945-Present
  • HPS 35054 Seminar in World History I
  • HPS 35154 Seminar in World History II
  • HPS 35555 History of America 1840-1890
  • HPS 35556 The Early Republic
  • HPS 49400 Global Issues in Historical Perspective (Capstone Course)

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