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The Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies Department offers courses in
Art History, Drama, English, Foreign Language, History, Music, Philosophy and
Studio Art. Students may major in English, History, Humanities, or
Interdisciplinary Studies. In the English and History majors, students focus on a
particular area of interest. The Humanities major is broad-based. It allows students
to investigate more than one area and provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary
study in the Humanities fields. For example, students interested in English and
History may take related courses in both fields, and may pursue advanced courses
in the two disciplines. Interdisciplinary Studies offers an Individualized option that
enables students to create their own plans of study.
All majors provide students with ongoing opportunities to connect theoretical
concepts with practical application beyond the classroom, culminating in an
internship during the senior year. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
The Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies Department also offers minors
in American Studies, English, History and Studio Art.
HISTORY
Historians study change over time. Their purview covers all aspects of human
experience. History is informed by all of the social sciences and by developments in
the arts and literature. The foundation requirements in this major provide students
with an overview of the field, with additional courses providing more in-depth
study of particular areas in both hemispheres. Courses required outside history help
students to understand various interpretive approaches in order to expand their own
historical insights. Students who major in history will receive extensive training in
research skills and will enhance their writing abilities.
The major in history helps prepare students for careers as professional historians
or as high school educators. Students interested in the secondary education option
should follow the requirements for History with Secondary Education
Concentration. The major also offers excellent preparation for those who choose to
enter the legal profession. The training that the student receives in research serves
as a fine background for those who are interested in pursuing business careers.
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Major Requirements |
(59 credits) |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization to 1500 AI(H) |
3 |
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HIST 104 |
World Civilization since 1500 |
3 |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
3 |
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HIST 124 |
American Civilization II |
3 |
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HIST 352 |
The Nature and Meaning of History |
3 |
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HUM 399 |
Internship Seminar |
1 |
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HUM 400 |
Field Experience |
4 |
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology AI(PS) |
3 |
PHIL 101
or 110 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Ethics |
3 |
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Choose two courses in Western Hemispheric history |
6 |
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Choose two courses in Eastern Hemispheric history AI(MC) |
6 |
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Art History or Music Appreciation Elective AI(A) |
3 |
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History Electives (200 and at least one at the 300 level) |
9 |
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Literature Elective (200 level) |
3 |
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Political Science Elective |
3 |
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Sociology Elective |
3 |
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Additional Requirements |
(6-17 credits) |
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Science Electives * AI(S) |
6-8 |
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Foreign Language** |
0-9 |
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General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted
Electives*** |
(45-55 credits) |
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Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
120 |
* The first of these two required electives meets the designated general
education core requirement.
** The foreign language proficiency requirement is described on page 26 in the course catalog
(Students planning to
pursue a graduate degree in History should be able to read fluently in
at least one foreign language,
which means that these students may take more than 9 credits of foreign
language.)
*** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
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