History Major Requirements
A major in history requires the Bachelor of Arts degree. A major in history consists of 36 credit hours distributed as follows:
United States History (9 credits)
HIST 365 Foundations of American Religion
HIST 366 African American History
HIST 370 U.S. Women’s History
HIST 435 20th Century United States Social History
HIST 440 War and Society in U.S. History
HIST 462 History of the South
European History (9 credits)
HIST 311 Europe, 1492–1789
HIST 321 Europe, 1789–Present
HIST 325 Modern Britain, 1688–Present
HIST 420 European Women
HIST 424 Modern France
HIST 426 Modern Eastern Europe
HIST 430 The Rise and Fall of European Imperialism
Non-Western History (6 credits)
HIST 356 East Asia
HIST 358 Middle Eastern History Since A.D. 600
HIST 360 Modern Africa
HIST 410 Modern South Asia, 1700–Present
HIST 415 Issues in Non-Western History
HIST 425 Genocide in the Modern World
And 12 credits in electives from History courses numbered 300 or above, one of which must be Seminar in Theory and Practice of History (HIST 470). One Political Science course numbered 300 or above may substitute for a History elective. Students may take one Internship (HIST/PSCI 480) toward the requirements in the electives section. Honors Project (HIST 500) may substitute as a major elective course. The American Experience, 1877–Present (HIST 302) does not count towards the major. HIST 105, 110, 201, and 202 are co-requisites to a major in history and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
History and Political Science Major Requirements
A major in history and political science requires the Bachelor of Arts degree. A major in history and political science consists of 36 credit hours distributed as follows:
European History (3 credits)
HIST 311 European History, 1492–1789
HIST 321 European History, 1789–Present
HIST 325 Modern Britain, 1688–Present
HIST 420 European Women
HIST 424 Modern France
HIST 426 Modern Eastern Europe
HIST 430 The Rise and Fall of European Imperialism
United States History (3 credits)
HIST 365 Foundations of American Religion
HIST 366 African American History
HIST 370 U.S. Women’s History
HIST 435 20th Century United States Social History
HIST 440 War and Society in U.S. History
HIST 462 History of the South
Non-Western History (3 credits)
HIST 356 East Asia
HIST 358 Middle Eastern History Since A.D. 600
HIST 360 Modern Africa
HIST 410 Modern South Asia, 1700–Present
HIST 415 Issues in Non-Western History
HIST 425 Genocide in the Modern World
Political Science (12 credits)
PSCI 210 Politics and Government in the United States
PSCI 220 Introduction to Political Philosophy
PSCI 230 Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Electives (15 credits)
Six credits from History courses numbered 300 or above
Six credits from Political Science courses numbered 300 or above
Three additional credits from History or Political Science courses
One course must be Seminar in Theory and Practice of History (HIST 470) or Seminar in International Studies and Political Science (PSCI 470). Honors Project (HIST/PSCI 500) may be substituted as a major elective course. Students may take one Internship (HIST/PSCI 480) toward the requirement in the elective section.
Students seeking teacher certification in history and social studies must substitute GEOG 340, ECON 200, and ECON 210 in place of three history and political science electives. All students must take
Seminar in Theory and Practice of History (HIST 470) or Seminar in International Studies and Political Science (PSCI 470). The American Experience, 1877–Present (HIST 302) does not count towards the major. HIST 105, 110, 201 and 202 are co-requisites to a major in history and political science and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
Political Science Major Requirements
A major in political science consists of 45 credit hours distributed as follows:
Core courses (24 credits)
PSCI 210 Politics and Government in the United States
PSCI 220 Introduction to Political Philosophy
PSCI 230 Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PSCI 250 Methods of Research and Data Analysis I
PSCI 331 The Classical Mind
PSCI 401 Contemporary Political Thought
PSCI 470 Seminar in International Studies and Political Science
United States Politics (9 credits)
PSCI 332 Women and Politics
PSCI 340 Media and Politics
PSCI 360 American Constitutional Development
PSCI 410 The Legislative Process
PSCI 430 The Presidency in American Political Development
Foreign Policy and International Politics (12 credits)
PSCI 310 Latin American Politics
PSCI 335 Peace, War, and World Politics
PSCI 336 United Nations
PSCI 356 Contemporary Foreign Relations
PSCI 420 International Law and Organization
PSCI 440 The Politics of International Economic Relations
Honors Project (PSCI 500) and one History elective numbered 300 or above (except HIST 302) may substitute for Political Science electives in either the U.S. Politics or Foreign Policy and International Politics groups. Students may take one Internship (HIST/PSCI 480) toward the requirement in these two groups. Students may substitute Methods of Research and Data Analysis I (SOC 350) for Methods of Research and Data Analysis I (PSCI 250).
Students may not double major in political science and international studies. Political science majors may minor in international studies, but 15 credits from non-core areas must be taken in disciplines other than political science. HIST 110 is a co-requisite to a major in political science and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
International Studies Major Requirements
A major in international studies requires the Bachelor of Arts degree. A major in international studies consists of 39 credit hours distributed as follows:
Required courses (15 credits)
PSCI/SOC 215 Global Identities
PSCI 230 Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PSCI 250 Methods of Research and Data Analysis I
PSCI 470 Seminar in International Studies and Political Science
Global Studies (12 credits)
COMM 334 Intercultural Communication
ECON 440 International Economics
GEOG 340 Regional Geography
HIST 425 Genocide in the Modern World
HIST 430 The Rise and Fall of European Imperialism
PSCI 335 Peace, War, and World Politics
PSCI 336 United Nations
PSCI 356 U.S. Foreign Relations
PSCI 375 Contemporary Issues in U.S. Foreign Policy
PSCI 420 International Law and Organization
PSCI 440 The Politics of International Economic Relations
SOC 325 Development and Underdevelopment in the Modern World
SOC 330 World Justice Systems
Comparative and Regional Studies (12 credits)
FREN 300 French Colonial Empire
FREN 325 Modern French Culture
OR
HIST 424 Modern France
HIST 321 Europe, 1789–Present
HIST 325 Modern Britain, 1688–Present
HIST 356 East Asia
HIST 358 Middle Eastern History Since A.D. 600
HIST 360 Modern Africa
HIST 410 Modern South Asia, 1700–Present
HIST 420 European Women
HIST 426 Modern Eastern Europe
PSCI 310 Latin American Politics
REL 340 Religions of the Near East
REL 350 Religions of the Far East
SOC 309 Cultures of Africa
SPAN 300 Introduction to Spanish-Speaking Cultures of the World
SPAN 320 Latin American Culture and Civilization
or
SPAN 325 Spanish Culture and Civilization
Students may take one Internship (PSCI 480) toward the requirements for the major and apply the credits to either Global Studies or Comparative and Regional Studies. One international travel course (such as ART 307, BIOL 352, BIOL 253) or cultural exploration course (such as COMM 333, ENG 240, FCS 250,
FREN 305, MUS 236, MUS 255, SOC 306, SOC 309, SPAN 306, SPAN 308) may be used toward the Comparative and Regional Studies requirement. ECON 200, SOC 101, and HIST 110 are co‑requisites to a major in international studies and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
Students may substitute SOC 350: Methods of Research and Data Analysis I for PSCI 250: Methods of Research and Data Analysis I. Students may not double major in political science and international studies. Political science majors may minor in international studies, but the 15 credits from non-core areas must be taken in disciplines other than political science.
Recommendations: students pursuing an international studies major are strongly encouraged to study abroad, to explore a minor relevant to their area of interest (foreign language, economics, business, philosophy and religion, etc.), and to participate in an internship. Relevant internships through PSCI 480 earn credit towards the major.
International Studies Minor Requirements
A minor in international studies consists of 21 credit hours distributed as follows:
Core Courses (6 credits)
PSCI/SOC 215 Global Identities
PSCI 230 Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Global Studies (9 credits)
COMM 334 Intercultural Communication
ECON 440 International Economics
GEOG 340 Regional Geography
HIST 425 Genocide in the Modern World
HIST 430 The Rise and Fall of European Imperialism
PSCI 335 Peace, War, and World Politics
PSCI 336 United Nations
PSCI 356 U.S. Foreign Relations
PSCI 375 Contemporary Issues in U.S. Foreign Policy
PSCI 420 International Law and Organization
PSCI 440 The Politics of International Economic Relations
SOC 325 Development and Underdevelopment in the Modern World
SOC 330 World Justice Systems
Comparative and Regional Studies (6 credits)
HIST 321 Europe, 1789–Present
HIST 325 Modern Britain, 1688–Present
HIST 356 East Asia
HIST 358 Middle Eastern History Since A.D. 600
HIST 360 Modern Africa
HIST 410 Modern South Asia, 1700–Present
HIST 415 Issues in Non-Western History
HIST 420 European Women
HIST 424 Modern France
HIST 426 Modern Eastern Europe
PSCI 310 Latin American Politics
REL 340 Religions of the Near East
REL 350 Religions of the Far East
SOC 309 Cultures of Africa
Students may take one Internship (PSCI 480) toward the requirements for the major and apply the credits to either Global Studies or Comparative and Regional Studies. Political science majors may minor in international studies, but the 15 credits from non-core areas must be taken in disciplines other than political science.
Recommendations: students pursuing an international studies minor are strongly encouraged to study a foreign language, study abroad, and participate in internships relevant to the field.
History Minor requirements
A minor in History consists of 18 credit hours and is distributed as follows:
American History (6 credits)
HIST 365 Foundations of American Religion
HIST 366 African American History
HIST 370 U.S. Women’s History
HIST 435 20th Century United States Social History
HIST 440 War and Society in U.S. History
HIST 462 History of the South
European History (6 credits)
HIST 311 Europe, 1492–1789
HIST 321 Europe, 1789–Present
HIST 325 Modern Britain, 1688–Present
HIST 420 European Women
HIST 424 Modern France
HIST 426 Modern Eastern Europe
HIST 430 The Rise and Fall of European Imperialism
Non-Western History (6 credits)
HIST 356 East Asia
HIST 358 Middle Eastern History Since A.D. 600
HIST 360 Modern Africa
HIST 410 Modern South Asia, 1700–Present
HIST 415 Issues in Non-Western History
HIST 425 Genocide in the Modern World
HIST 105, 110, 201, and 202 are co-requisites to a minor in History. This minor may not be taken in conjunction with either a major in History and Political Science or a major in International Studies. The American Experience, 1877–Present (HIST 302) will not count towards the minor.
Political Science Minor Requirements
A minor in political science consists of 21 credits and is distributed as follows:
PSCI 210 Politics and Government in the United States
OR
PSCI 220 Introduction to Political Philosophy
PSCI 230 Introduction to World Politics
OR
PSCI 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics
And 15 additional credits in political science numbered 300 or above. Students may take one Internship (HIST/PSCI 480) toward these additional credits. This minor may not be taken in conjunction with either a major in history and political science or a major in international studies.
United States History Concentration
The United States history concentration is for history or history and political science majors. Only nine credits of the courses listed on the student’s United States history concentration may be included on the student’s plan of major in history or history and political science. A concentration in United States history consists of 21 credits including:
HIST 201 History of the United States to 1877
HIST 202 History of the United States Since 1877
HIST 470 Seminar in Theory and Practice of History
HIST 490 Independent Study
Plus three additional elective courses (except HIST 302) that focus on United States history.
Electives
Courses that fulfill the elective requirement include:
ECON 310 U.S. Economic and Business History
ECON 330 Government and Business
ENG 401, 402 American Literature I, II
MUS 232 American Music
And other courses as approved by the department. |
