Major Requirements
Note: This page is designed to assist students, faculty, and advisors by providing degree requirements and recommendations in an easy-to-use format. The course catalogue remains the official source of degree requirements -- please report any discrepancies with this page to the department chair.
Major requirements
A minimum of nine course credits in history, five of which must be at or above the 300 level. Three of the courses above the 300 level should be taken in one of the following three subject areas to comprise a primary area of concentration:
- Europe to 1700 (HIS 304 or 331-336)
- Europe since 1700 (HIS 315-329)
- American and Latin American history (HIS 349-357, and 394)
Recommended Course Sequence
Course sequences vary widely in history because of our flexible degree requirements and lack of prerequisites.
Teaching Major Requirements
Students interested in teaching history at the secondary level earning a second teaching area in United States or World History should consult the Education Office for more information.