History (B.A.)

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Major Courses

HIS 121 - History of Civilization I Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) π
HIS 122 - History of Civilization II Credit Hours: 3
HIS 141 - United States to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
HIS 142 - United States Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
HIS 309 - Civil War and Reconstruction Credit Hours: 3
HIS 310 - Twentieth Century America Credit Hours: 3
HIS 320 - Making the Modern World Credit Hours: 3
HIS 321 - The Modern World Credit Hours: 3
HIS 481 - Research and Design Credit Hours: 3
POL 315 - Political Economy Credit Hours: 3
Choose two of the following three courses
GEO 331 - China, India, and Japan Credit Hours: 3
HIS 334 - The Middle East Credit Hours: 3
HIS 332 - Africa Credit Hours: 3

History Major Credit Hours 36

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - HIS 121 - History of Civilization I (see Major courses)
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 48

Elective Credit Hours 36

B.A. in History Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

History Learning Outcomes

Students in the history major will articulate an understanding of the development of ancient, medieval, and modern civilizations. Students will demonstrate skills in analysis and evaluation of the past as sources of critical inquiry into the nature of current issues. Students in the history major will be prepared for graduate study in history, historical preservation, museum administration, law, or seminary.

Upper-level Course Requirements

Students in the history major should include upper-level electives (numbered 300-499) to ensure they will meet the graduation requirement of 36 upper-level credit hours.

Complementary Study

A background in the other social sciences such as geography, sociology, economics, politics, and non-English language are strongly recommended as complementary to the history major.

Study Abroad

Students in the history major may strongly benefit from and are encouraged to consider studying a semester off campus at one of the many programs described in the Cross Cultural Studies (CCS) section of the catalog. A semester off campus may also fulfill the CCS requirement and some Gen. Ed. requirements.

Program Oversight

The history major is overseen by the Department of History, Geography, and Politics. Courses with the HIS, GEO, POL, and SST numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the history major should be directed to the department chair.