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History majors are required to take at least eight history courses (24 credits) numbered 3000 and above. They are encouraged to take courses in at least three of the six different geographical areas of our curriculum; these areas are Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, The United States, and Global, Comparative, or Transnational History. Majors are required to take the Capstone Course (History 4900). Students may take six credits toward their majors in other departments, if the courses are related to their program of study; prior consultation with a history department advisor is required.
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Program Learning Goals
Upon completion of a major in History, students will be able to:
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- Identify and explain significant issues and trends in parts of the globe.
- Place people and events within their historical contexts and relationships and with regard for race, gender, and other diverse experiences and identities.
- Explain change over time.
- Describe the factors that caused the major transformations in any epoch, be they social, economic, political, or cultural.
- Identify and explain the theses, major arguments, strengths, and weaknesses of scholarly books and journal articles.
- Locate primary and secondary sources and explain their evidentiary merit.
- Use primary and secondary evidence to support observations and claims.
- Produce a written work of historical research that demonstrates proficiency in the other goals.
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Major Course Requirements
Program Prerequisite - Complete one of the following courses:
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