The History Major

All students must complete a total of 36 credits within the major. Required courses include two 100-level courses and at least nine courses at the 200 and 300 levels, three of which must be at the 300 level. Majors must submit a portfolio of relevant work done during the senior year. Writing proficiency in the major can be fulfilled through HIS 338 or HIS 387. Majors must elect at least one course in each of three areas of history—American, European, and Asian—and are encouraged to take the following:

American History
HIS 110
HIS 111
HIS 260
HIS 265
HIS 277
HIS 338

European History
HIS 116
HIS 117
HIS 215 or 220
HIS 224
HIS 338

Asian History
HIS 113
HIS 200
HIS 238
HIS 286
HIS 288
HIS 387

Electives that count toward the history major also include:
JS 220
JS 252
JS 257
JS 230
JS 253

Concentration in Prelaw Studies
Students interested in pursuing a legal career are encouraged to complete the prelaw concentration in conjunction with the requirements of the major. The prelaw concentration is an 18- to 21-credit program designed to broaden a student's academic experience in preparation for law school. The prelaw concentration requires students to take courses outside of their major in order to expose them to methodologies and critical approaches not inherent to their own discipline but necessary for academic success in law school. A complete description of the prelaw concentration can be found under prelaw studies.

Concentration in Secondary Education with Certification in History or Social Studies
Majors in history are eligible to receive certification in secondary education in history or social studies. For details, see the description under the education department.