Majoring & Minoring

Major in History

33 semester hours, including one from History 16-013, 093; one from 16-023, 063, 073; 16-854, 864 (two semesters) (Capstone); one course above the introductory level from three of the following five areas: Africa 16-263, 433, 453, 473; East Asia 16-243, 253, 273, 563, 583; Europe 16-203, 213, 293, 313, 323, 383, 393, 403, 523, 533, 543, 593; Latin America 16-333, 363, 373, 453, 653, 663, 673; United States 16-223, 233, 413, 453, 463, 503, 753; six additional hours of History.

Additional requirements for the History majorOne course having a substantial pre- or early modern component, as part of the geographical distribution or as one of the two non-designated courses, from History 16-203, 243, 253, 273, 313, 323, 363, 393.

Minor in History

18 semester hours, including one from History 16-013, 093; one from 16-023, 063, 073; 12 additional hours of History above the introductory level.

It is possible to do a 55-hour paired major in History and Feminist Studies by double-counting two courses cross-listed in History and Feminist Studies. Currently those courses are 16-393 Gender and Sexuality in the British Empire, 16-473 Gender and Generation in Africa, and 16-543 Gender and Science, although other cross-listed courses may be substituted by permission of the Chair of the Feminist Studies Committee, and new courses may be added.

It is also possible to complete a 51-hour program in International Studies that pairs a major in History with an additional "Concentration" of four courses on either East Asia, Europe, or Latin America plus two courses at the 300 level or above in an appropriate language and a semester or longer study abroad experience. See the International Studies Program for further details.

Individual members of the department work with highly motivated students who design independent study projects. The department also occasionally has internships in local history. Finally, the department participates in the Honors Program by inviting exceptional students to do an Honors Project during their senior year.

See the Education Department for information regarding teacher certification in history.