History Major, B.A.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

The objectives of the history major are: 1) to develop a knowledge of the major events, individuals, institutions, and ideas that have shaped American and Western history  (academic); 2) to cultivate skills in the collection, evaluation, and communication of historical data, and to prepare hard-working students of character for successful careers in education, business, law, the ministry, libraries and museums, and public service (vocational); 3) to explore the influence of the Judeo-Christian tradition in shaping both American and Western culture and to acquire an awareness of the breadth and diversity of that tradition and its implications for our lives (Christian); 4) to appreciate American ideals and institutions and their roots in the broader Western experience in order to encourage civic engagement and love of country (patriotic); and 5) to expose students to and to engage them in discussion of great works of literature, art, architecture, and music from throughout the American and Western traditions producing well-rounded individuals with high personal standards of virtue, truth, and beauty (cultural). 

History Major Requirements: 37 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• HTY 153 - Western Civilization I
• HTY 253 - The American Experience
• LSC 213 - Information Literacy

Required Major Courses: 31 credit hours

• HTY 163 - Western Civilization II
• HTY 213 - Introduction to Historical Research
• HTY 303 - Junior Seminar
• HTY 403 - Seminar
• HTY 461 - Portfolio

Required Collateral Courses: 6 credit hours

Note:

Foreign languages, database research, and other courses in the social sciences and humanities are recommended.