Students majoring in history must complete either the 36–credit hour track or the 30–credit hour track. The 30-credit track provides students with additional flexibility including adding a second major.
Students in the 36–credit hour track must complete:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| History Core Requirements 2,3,4 | ||
| European History | 6 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Global History | 6 | |
| Select four electives 300 level or above | 12 | |
| HS 201 | Historical Writing | 3 |
| HS 303 | Historiography | 3 |
| HS 408 | Senior Seminar in History | 3 |
| Free Electives | 23-29 | |
| Total Credits | 111-120 | |
Students in the 30–credit hour track must complete:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| History Core Requirements 2, 3, 4 | ||
| European History | 6 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Global History | 6 | |
| Take 9 credits at the 300 level or higher | 9 | |
| Take 3 credits from the following: | ||
| HS 201 | Historical Writing | 3 |
| HS 303 | Historiography | 3 |
| Free Electives | 29-35 | |
| Total Credits | 111-120 | |
Note about internships: The department is able to provide student internships with area historical societies and also attempts to place qualified students in credit-related internships with area governmental organizations.
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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements.
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No more than three courses may be at the 100 level.
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The minimum requirement (36 credits) must be met with a grade of C or better in all courses.
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Some courses will fill more than one requirement. Students take a total of 36 history credits.