History Course Descriptions
Option to Liberal Arts, (AA.HIS)
This program is designed to introduce students to the changes in human society over time, to expose students to the diversity of the human experience, to chronologically examine the global struggle of all people and to assist students to scientifically evaluate their own heritage.
Students who complete the History degree requirements should be able to:
- Understand history as a process of cause and effect, rather than a memorization of facts, dates or people
- Evaluate the complexity of human behavior resulting from multiple factors that influence human events
- Use inferential thinking to determine the importance and impact of themes, events and people
- Consider historical roots along with primary sources when examining current events
Written composition, oral presentation, problem solving and critical thinking are essential skills used in historical study. The history curriculum prepares students for study in a variety of fields including education, public service and political science. Moreover the study of history prepares students for careers in law, journalism, business, public relations, international relations, archives, museums and historical societies. Majoring in history provides an excellent bridge to any career requiring an in-depth study of human condition
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications |
6 |
| Arts and Humanities |
|
 Group A |
6 |
| Group B (HIS 104 required) |
3 |
| Group C |
3 |
| Social Science (POL 101 required) |
6 |
| Mathematics (MTH 107 recommended) |
3 |
| Natural Science |
8 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
| Additional General Education Requirements (POL 103 recommended) |
9 |
|
| Total |
46-47 |
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|
| Program Courses | Credits |
| HIS 101 United States History I |
3 |
| HIS 102 United States History II |
3 |
| Select six credit hours to include the following: |
|
| HIS 103 Ancient and Medieval Foundations of Western Civilization |
3 |
| HIS 108 African-American History I |
3 |
| HIS 109 African-American History II |
3 |
| HIS 203 Modern East Asia |
3 |
| HIS 204 Modern Latin America |
3 |
|
| Total |
12 |
|
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| Electives (POL 215 recommended) |
6 |
| Total Required for Degree |
64 |
Contact Dr. Perry Kaufman ext. 7243
History Department Faculty Homepage:
Perry Kaufman
Last Updated: 06/11/02
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