Bachelor of Arts
History

From the study of history can come an awareness of the diversities and similarities of human societies. A knowledge of history provides excellent preparation to those planning careers in journalism, law, geography, business, international relations, library science and teaching.

History offers sequences primarily in European and American history. Additional offerings are often available in Russian and African and Asian history.

Interested students may pick up the helpful pamphlet "For Students Who Are Majoring in History" from the College of Arts and Sciences office.

Requirements

The major in history requires 33 semester hours completed with grades of C or better in each course. At least 15 semester hours must be taken at Roosevelt and at least 12 semester hours at the 300 level.

Required courses include:

• HIST 106 The United States to 1865
• HIST 107 The United States Since 1865
• HIST 111 The World to 1500 or Western Civilization to 1648
• HIST 112 The World Since 1500
• HIST 280, HIST 281 or HIST 282 Topics in Historiography and Methodology

Six electives, at least two of which must be at the 300-level.

Additional requirement:

Three term papers in history approved by the discipline, or an undergraduate thesis approved by a faculty sponsor and the history faculty. Term papers are approved by your instructor and kept on file.

Please note:

• Study of a foreign language is not required but is encouraged
• Students planning on teaching at the high school level should be advised both in history and the College of Education.

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