History

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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.

Liberal Arts Studies Seminars

LAS 12525 First Year Seminar
LAS 42515 Group Problem Solving

Plus one course in each of the following Breadth Areas:

Creative and Performing Arts
Historical and Cultural Perspectives
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mathematical and Logical Systems
Natural Sciences (with lab)
Language and Communication
Health and Wellness
Theological and Philosophical Perspectives

Required Major Courses

HIS 10153 World Regional Geography
HIS 11053 The American Experience I
HIS 13503 The American Experience II
HIS 20153 The Great Plains
HIS 24053 Practicum in History
HIS 25353 World Civilization I
HIS 25453 World Civilization II
HIS 34354 Seminar in American History and Government OR
HIS 35054 Seminar in World History
HIS 32053 Seminar in Research Methods/Historiography
HIS 49053 Senior Comprehensive

Plus 12 semester credit hours from the following

HIS 13353 American Government
HIS 23153 Human Geography
HIS 30251 United States Constitution
HIS 30453 Geography of North America
HIS 30953 American Women's History
HIS 31053 Ethnicity in American History
HIS 31453 Religion in American Culture
HIS 31654 Twentieth Century World History
HIS 32253 Political Parties
HIS 33253 International Relations
HIS 35056 Frontier in American History

Required Supporting Courses

COM 11023 Speech Preparation and Delivery
ENG 23723 Intermediate Writing OR
ENG 31023 Advanced Expository Writing
At least one course in ECO
At least one course in SOC or PSY

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)