Graduation Requirements

Majors

Minors

Course Descriptions
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Introduction
History classes taught in the Department of History, Political Science and Geography encourage students to (1) have a solid understanding of and interest in U.S. and World history, and a sense of the complexities of human experience; (2) read and write well; (3) communicate publicly and participate in small teams; (4) have some knowledge of doing research in a university library; and (5) discuss history on a general political, social and moral level. In addition, History Education majors should develop a sizeable repertoire of lessons, pedagogies and approaches to history which are appropriate for teaching at the secondary level.
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Career Opportunities
History degrees, consisting of exemplary basic liberal arts courses, have traditionally provided employment in business, government, law and other out-of-history careers. This is particularly the case in graduate programs, like law, that have no specific pre-professional curricula. There are also many para-historical fields which draw on history--archivists, librarians, curators, museum administrators, national park curators. History majors are also valued in private sector jobs which are heavily information-based like journalism. More academically oriented students who major in history often pursue graduate education in English, foreign languages and the humanities, to name a few. And then there are, of course, teaching opportunities at the secondary and higher educations levels.
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Program Description
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B.S. in History (620)
No double counting of Major courses Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University requirements, take the classes listed below and then go to the General Education section for a complete listing of the requirements.
Take these Courses Min Grade: C-
AMHER 170
HIST 300 Major Requirements
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Requirement 3:
Choose 2 of these courses in any combination
Take 6 Credits Min Grade: C-
HIST 487, 497 AND
Choose 1 additional 300 level course
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 |
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B.S. in History Education (820)
For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
No double counting of Major courses Minor Required
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General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University requirements, take the classes listed below and then go to the General Education section for a complete listing of the requirements.
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Requirement 2:
Take this Course
ED 270 | Major Requirements
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Requirement 2:
Do not take both History 360 and 363.
Take 2 Courses Min Grade: C-
HIST 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 AND
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 487, 497 AND
Choose 1 additional 300 level course
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 | AND
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B.S. in Social Studies Education Composite (880)
For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
No double counting of Major courses
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General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education
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Requirement 2:
Take this Course
ED 270 | Major Requirements
Requirement 1:
Take all of these Courses Min Grade: C-
ANTH 101
ECON 111, 112
GEOG 120
HIST 201, 202, 405
POLSC 110
SOC 111 AND
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340 AND
Choose only 1 of History 360 or 363
Take 2 Courses Min Grade: C-
HIST 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 | AND
Requirement 2:
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
POLSC 150, 311 AND
Choose 3 courses from the following list. Only 2 may be from History.
Take 3 Courses Min Grade: C-
ECON 358, 381, 430
GEOG 230, 240, 320, 321, 350
HIST 120, 121, 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380
POLSC 150, 170, 311, 314, 315, 320
PSYCH 111
SOC 112, 323, 347, 350 | AND
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B.A. in History (625)
No double counting of Major courses Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University requirements, take the classes listed below and then go to the General Education section for a complete listing of the requirements.
Take these Courses Min Grade: C-
AMHER 170
HIST 300 Major Requirements
AND
AND
Requirement 3:
Choose 2 of these courses in any combination
Take 6 Credits Min Grade: C-
HIST 487, 497 AND
Choose 1 additional 300 level course
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 |
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B.A. in History Education (815)
For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
No double counting of Major courses Minor Required
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General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University requirements, take the classes listed below and then go to the General Education section for a complete listing of the requirements.
Take all of these Courses Min Grade: C-
AMHER 170
HIST 300 Major Requirements
AND
Requirement 2:
Do not take both History 360 and 363.
Take 2 Courses Min Grade: C-
HIST 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 AND
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 487, 497 AND
Choose 1 additional 300 level course
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 |
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B.A. in Social Studies Education Composite (885)
For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
No double counting of Major courses
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General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education
Take all of these Courses Min Grade: C-
AMHER 170
GEOG 101, 101L
HIST 300 Major Requirements
Requirement 1:
Take all of these Courses Min Grade: C-
ANTH 101
ECON 111, 112
GEOG 120
HIST 201, 202, 405
POLSC 110
SOC 111 AND
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340 AND
Choose only 1 of History 360 or 363
Take 2 Courses Min Grade: C-
HIST 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380 | AND
Requirement 2:
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
POLSC 150, 311 AND
Choose 3 courses from the following list. Only 2 may be from History.
Take 3 Courses Min Grade: C-
ECON 358, 381, 430
GEOG 230, 240, 320, 321, 350
HIST 120, 121, 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380
POLSC 150, 170, 311, 314, 315, 320
PSYCH 111
SOC 112, 323, 347, 350 |
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Minor in History (113)
No double counting of Minor courses
AND
Requirement 2:
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380
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Take 2 Courses Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380
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Minor in History Education (114)
For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
Take all of these Courses Min Grade: C-
AMHER 170
HIST 201, 202
POLSC 110
AND
Take 1 Course Min Grade: C-
HIST 304, 306, 308, 310, 325, 330, 335, 340
AND
Choose only 1 of History 360 or 363.
Take 2 Courses Min Grade: C-
HIST 360, 363, 370, 372, 376, 378, 380
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Course Descriptions
| AMHER 170 American Heritage & Civilization |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE American Institutions requirement. |
Fundamental principles of the American constitution, the strengths of the free-market economy, and historical events that have shaped America's political and economic heritage.
(Every semester)
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| HIST 101 |
(2-8:0:0) |
| AP Placement Test
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| HIST 102 |
(2-3:0:0) |
| AP Placement Test
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| HIST 120 U.S. History to 1877 |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE American Institutions requirement. |
This is a broad survey course covering Discovery, Colonization, War for Independence, the Constitution, Foreign Affairs, Westward Expansion, Sectionalism and the Civil War.
(Almost every semester)
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| HIST 121 US History Since 1877 |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE American Institutions requirement. |
This course covers all the major topics of the post-Civil War period in U.S. History with emphasis on the events and movements of the 20th century.
(Almost every semester)
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| HIST 201 World Civilization to 1500 |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
| Beginnings of major civilizations and their development to approximately 1500 A.D., both Europe and non-Europe.
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| HIST 202 World Civilization Since 1500 |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
Development of major civilizations since 1500 A.D., both Europe and non-Europe.
(Every semester)
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| HIST 290 |
(1-3:1:0) |
| Prerequisite: Faculty Approval Required |
| This course allows students to engage in specific historical topics through directed readings, special projects, or work study.
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| HIST 300 Writing and Research in History |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
The nature and philosophy of history with emphasis on developing the research and writing skills needed in historical study.
(Every semester)
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| HIST 304 Ancient Greece & Rome |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but we recommend that you have the AmHer 170, His 201-202 and the His 300, Research and Writing Course. |
A survey of either Greek or Roman History with one or two cultural or literary topics covered in more detail.
(Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 306 Medieval Hisory |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are strongly encouraged to have already completed AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300-level courses will be expected to know how to research, write, and document a basic historical essay. |
A survey of the history of the Middle Ages with focused study on selected topics.
(Summer 2005, Winter 2006)
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| HIST 308 Renaissance and Reformation |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300-level courses will be expected to know how to research, write and document a basic historical essay. |
Major influences and accomplishments of the Renaissance and Reformation, especially evolution of thought.
(Summer 2004, Fall, 2004, Summer 2005)
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| HIST 310 Modern European History |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300-level courses will be expected to know how to research, write and document a basic historical essay. |
Europe from 1750 to the present with a particular emphasis on its intellectual and industrial leadership in the world as well as the perils of nationalism and the promise of European integration.
(Summer 2004, Fall, 2004, Summer 2005)
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| HIST 325 The Middle East |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are strongly encouraged to have completed AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300-level courses will be expected to know how to research, write and document a basic historical essay. |
A study of religious, political, and economic developments of the Middle East since about 600 AD to the present.
(Summer 2004, Winter 2005, Fall, 2005)
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| HIST 330 The Far East |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300-level courses will be expected to know how to resarch, write and document a basic historical essay. |
An introduction to the history of China, Japan, India and neighboring countries, stressing the period since European colonial expansion.
(Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 335 Africa Since 1400 |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300-level courses will be expected to know how to resarch, write and document a basic historical essay. |
Major trends in African history from the advent of Europeans in Africa in the mid 1400s.
(Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 340 Latin America |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write and document a basic historical essay. |
A survey of Hispanic History from the conquest to the Present day; selected cultural topics. Several basic political and economic issues covered as well.
(Fall 2004, Summer 2005)
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| HIST 360 Idaho & The Northwest |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write and document a basic historical essay. |
Studies the exploration, settlement, and development of Idaho within the Pacific Northwest as well as the nation.
(Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 363 The American West |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write, and document a basic historical essay. |
The exploration and development of the western United States from 1800 to the present, with emphasis on cultural interaction and the mythic imagery of the west.
(Fall 2004, Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 370 Early American History to 1800 |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, wirte, and document a basic historical essay. |
The establishment and growth of the American colonies, the period of revolution and confederation, the framing of the Constitution, and the early period of government under the
Constitution.
(Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 372 Civil War and Reconstruction |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write, and document a basic historical essay. |
Explores the origins of the American Civil War, examines the major campaigns, investigates reconstruction, and evaluates the legacy of this era.
(Fall 2004, Winter 2005, Summer 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 376 US Industrial Age 1870-1945 |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write and document a basic historical essay. |
Investigation of the rise of modern political, social, and economic sructures and values in America from 1877-1918.
(Fall 2004, Summer 2005)
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| HIST 378 US History Since 1945 |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write, and document a basic historical essay. |
United States as a superpower from the Cold War to the present with a particular emphasis on social, political, economic and cultural changes preceding and succeeding the Vietnam War.
(Winter 2005, Fall 2005)
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| HIST 380 U.S. Constitutional History & Law |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write, and document a basic historical essay. |
Foundations of constitutionalism, the development of the federal system, the principles of judicial review, nationalism and sectionalism, commerce, due process, equal protection and civil rights.
(Summer 2004, Winter 2006, Summer 2006)
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| HIST 405 Secondary Methods for Social Science |
(3:3:0) |
Methods of effective teaching for secondary education majors.
(Every semester)
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| HIST 487 Senior Colloquium |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Must have completed Hist 300 with a C- or better.
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A methodological approach to studying history, with students applying the method to historical subject or subjects of their choice.
(Colloquium or Seminar every semester)
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| HIST 497 Senior Seminar |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Must have completed Hist 300 with a C- or better. |
A concentrated study of a specific historical subject, guided by the instructor.
(Colloquium or Seminar every semester)
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| HIST 498 History Internship |
(1-6:0:0) |
As defined by the instructor.
(Inquiry of student)
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