HISTORY
The History Program,  is committed to the principle that the investigation of the broad and diverse panorama of the human experience over time fosters principles of freedom, reason, and tolerance in society. Faculty hold the highest degrees from some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, and participate vigorously in professional activities in the discipline, from consulting, publishing, and public speaking, to attendance and organization of scholarly conferences. 

Rigorous study, judicious analysis, and extensive reading and writing prepare students for careers in the fields of information management, museum curation, archaeology, cultural resource management, international education, local and state government, economic development, and other professions in the field of public history. Moreover, the study of the heritage of the past in the broad liberal arts tradition prepares graduated for further study at the graduate level or professional training in the fields like education, public policy, or law.

Bachelor of Arts in History

120 hours required for graduation  

General Education – 38-40 Hours
Major

HIST 201*, HIST 202*, HIST 207*, HIST 208* – 12 hours  

Eight HIST courses 300/400 level (including HIST 260 and HIST 400) – 24 hours  

Cognates

Six hours in the same Modern Foreign Language 15 cognate hours approved through the History Program.  

Math Requirement

MATH 111 or MATH 120  

Electives

Free electives to bring total to 120 hours  

Minor Requirements

HIST 201*, HIST 202*, HIST 207*, HIST 208* – 12 hours Two HIST courses 300/400 level – 6 hours  

*May count for General Education