History| Major

Program Overview

This program equips students with critical thinking, research, and analytical skills applicable across various career paths. History majors gain a deep understanding of American and world history while developing expertise in historical research and writing.

Major Requirements

Students must complete 36 semester credits, including:

Core Courses (12 SH)

• American History I: Colonial Times to 1877 (3 SH)

• American History II: 1877 to the Present (3 SH)

• Historical Research Methodology / Historiography (3 SH)

• Senior Thesis in History (3 SH)

Elective Categories

Group 1 – Foundations in History (6 SH)

Choose two courses from the following:

• Modern World History (3 SH)

• Western Civilization I: Beginnings to 1400 (3 SH)

• Western Civilization II: 1400 to 1815 (3 SH)

Group 2 – Intermediate History (9 SH)

Select nine semester credits from any 200-level history courses

Group 3 – Advanced History (9 SH)

Select nine semester credits from any 300-level history courses.

Career Opportunities

A degree in history prepares students for a range of careers, including:

• Government & Civil Service

• Diplomacy & International Relations

• Business & International Markets

• Museums, Archives & Libraries

• Secondary Education

• Historical Research & Writing

Graduates often continue their studies in history, law, political science, or related interdisciplinary fields.