B.S.  in History (620)


General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

American Institutions GE requirement
Note: If a student has taken both Hist 120 and 121 (or their equivalent from another institution) that will substitute for AMHER 170
 Take all of these courses
 AMHER 170
 HIST 300


Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses 

 HIST 201
 HIST 202
 HIST 487R
 HIST 497R

AND
      Take 2 Courses      

      HIST 304
      HIST 306
      HIST 308
      HIST 310

     AND
      Take 2 Courses      

      HIST 325
      HIST 330
      HIST 335
      HIST 340


AND
 Take 3 Courses 

 HIST 360
 HIST 363
 HIST 370
 HIST 372
 HIST 376
 HIST 378
 HIST 380

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      HIST 304
      HIST 306
      HIST 308
      HIST 310
      HIST 325
      HIST 330
      HIST 335
      HIST 340
      HIST 360
      HIST 363
      HIST 370
      HIST 372
      HIST 376
      HIST 378
      HIST 380

Sample Sequence of Courses

B.A.  in History Education (820)


General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

 Take all of these courses
 AMHER 170*
 HIST 300
 POLSC 110


Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses
 HIST 201
 HIST 202


AND
Complete 6 classes from the following list of advanced courses as indicated:
 Take 1 Course
 HIST 304
 HIST 306
 HIST 308
 HIST 310

AND
      Take 1 Course
      HIST 325
      HIST 330
      HIST 335
      HIST 340

     AND
      Take 2 Courses
      HIST 360
      HIST 363
      HIST 370
      HIST 372
      HIST 376
      HIST 378
      HIST 380


AND
 Take all of these courses 

 ED 200
 ED 300
 SECED 205
 SECED 252
 SECED 322
 SECED 382
 SECED 405
 SECED 492


AND
Take any 300 Level History Class and the following:
 Take 2 Courses 

 HIST 304
 HIST 306
 HIST 308
 HIST 310
 HIST 325
 HIST 330
 HIST 335
 HIST 340
 HIST 360
 HIST 363
 HIST 370
 HIST 372
 HIST 376
 HIST 378
 HIST 380

AND
      Take all of these courses      

      HIST 405

     AND
      Take 1 Course      

      HIST 487R
      HIST 497R

Sample Sequence of Courses

B.S.  in Social Studies Education (880)


General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

 Take all of these courses
 AMHER 170
 HIST 300

AND
      Take 1 Course
      PSYCH 111
      SOC 111


Major Requirements
 Take 2 Courses 

 HIST 360
 HIST 363
 HIST 370
 HIST 372
 HIST 376
 HIST 378
 HIST 380

AND
      Take 2 Courses      

      HIST 304
      HIST 306
      HIST 310
      HIST 325
      HIST 330
      HIST 335
      HIST 340


AND
 Take all of these courses 

 ECON 111
 ECON 112
 GEOG 101
 GEOG 101L
 GEOG 120
 HIST 201
 HIST 202
 POLSC 110


AND
Take the following required education courses.
 Take all of these courses 

 ED 200
 ED 300
 HIST 405
 SECED 205
 SECED 252
 SECED 322
 SECED 382
 SECED 405
 SECED 492


AND
 Take 1 Course 

 POLSC 150
 PSYCH 311


AND
Complete any five additional courses (representing at least two disciplines) from the following list (15 credits) Only two history courses may be taken to fill this requirement. Note: In addition to the list below, students may take any 300 level course not taken to complete the requirements listed above. In addition, students may take Anth 101 or any 300 level Anthropology course.
 Take 15 Credits 
Additional Courses
 ECON 358
 ECON 380
 ECON 430
 GEOG 230
 GEOG 240
 GEOG 320
 GEOG 321
 GEOG 350
 POLSC 150
 POLSC 170
 POLSC 311
 POLSC 314
 POLSC 320
 PSYCH 111
 SOC 111
 SOC 112
 SOC 311
 SOC 323
 SOC 350

Sample Sequence of Courses

B.A.  in History (625)


General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

American Institutions GE requirement
Note: If a student has taken both Hist 120 and 121 (or their equivalent from another institution) that will substitute for AMHER 170
 Take all of these courses 

 AMHER 170
 HIST 300


Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses 

 HIST 201
 HIST 202
 HIST 487R
 HIST 497R

AND
      Take 2 Courses      

      HIST 304
      HIST 306
      HIST 308
      HIST 310

     AND
      Take 2 Courses      

      HIST 325
      HIST 330
      HIST 335
      HIST 340


AND
 Take 3 Courses 

 HIST 360
 HIST 363
 HIST 370
 HIST 372
 HIST 376
 HIST 378
 HIST 380

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      HIST 304
      HIST 306
      HIST 308
      HIST 310
      HIST 325
      HIST 330
      HIST 335
      HIST 340
      HIST 360
      HIST 363
      HIST 370
      HIST 372
      HIST 376
      HIST 378
      HIST 380

Sample Sequence of Courses

AMHER 090W	(1-6:0:0)
Fullfills GE American Institutions requirement.
AMHER 170 American Heritage & Civilization	(3:3:0)
Fullfills 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.
HIST 101	(2-8:0:0)
AP Placement Test
HIST 102	(2-3:0:0)
AP Placement Test
HIST 120 U.S. History to 1877	(3:3:0)
Fullfills 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.
HIST 121 US History Since 1877	(3:3:0)
Fullfills 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.
HIST 201 World Civilization to 1500	(3:3:0)
Fullfills GE Social Science requirement.
Beginnings of major civilizations and their development to approximately 1500 A.D., both Europe and non-Europe.
HIST 202 World Civilization Since 1500	(3:3:0)
Fullfills GE Social Science requirement.
Development of major civilizations since 1500 A.D., both Europe and non-Europe.
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.
HIST 300 Writing and Research in History	(3:3:0)
Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement.
The nature and philosophy of history with emphasis on developing the research and writing skills needed in historical study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HIST 350 US Military History	(3:3:0)
Survey of the origins and development of the US military, with appropriate attention to developments outside the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HIST 405 Secondary Methods for Social Science	(3:2:0)
Methods of effective teaching for secondary education majors.
HIST 487R Senior Colloquium	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Must have completed Hist 300 with a C- or better.
A methodological approach to studying history, with students applying the method to historical subject or subjects of their choice.
HIST 497R 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.
HIST 498C History Internship	(1-6:0:0)
An internship is a cooperative program between the BYU-Idaho Department of History, Geography, and Political Science and an approved organization. Professional internships correlate actual work experience with coursework; provide students with knowledge of career opportunities, and give students work experience in preparation for employment after graduation. Ideas for internships are developed by the student in consultation with the department internship coordinator.