History

program available on-campusAn area of concentration in History involves the study and research of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past and provides a perspective on events that have shaped the contemporary world. This concentration also allows you to tailor coursework to focus on a particular historical period or topic of interest simply by the courses selected. History is a versatile concentration and will develop skills and understanding useful in a variety of settings.

Concentration Requirements 30 hours 
30 hours from the Department of History (HIST) 30 hours 
Secondary Field I 12 hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Secondary Field II 12  hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Electives 26 hours
May include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours.
University General Education 40 hours
Learn more about general education requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120 hours

An optional allied field of up to 9 hours may be taken in one of the following departments:

  • Art History
  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Literature in a Foreign Language
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religion
  • Sociology

Additional information:

Recommended coursework includes:

  • HIST 1000/1010 World Civilizations I and II 
  • HIST 1110/1120 American History I and II
  • HIST 2980 Historical Methodology
  • HIST 4990 Senior Seminar
  • All students enrolling in HIST 2980 and HIST 4990 must have authorization from the chairperson of the Department of History. These are demanding courses and are recommended to those planning to attain a graduate degree in History or related fields.
Students with an area of concentration in History may find careers in:
♦ Research       ♦ Education
♦ Politics ♦ Think Tanks
♦ Law ♦ Government or Non-profit Organizations
♦ Business ♦ Museum Administrator or Curator
♦ Journalism