Bachelors (BA) in History
Overview
The history major and the history major with politics concentration are 42-semester-hour courses of study. A minimum of 18 semester hours must be upper-division courses. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.
Degree Outcomes
Graduates with a BA in history or a BA in history with a politics concentration will:
- Have a heightened appreciation of history and politics in a variety of contexts
- Articulate how the Christian faith can inform the study of history and politics
- Analyze primary and secondary sources, various forms of media, and material culture
- Analyze multiple perspectives and changing contexts
- Articulate facts/findings in coherent, compelling narratives
Major Requirements
Core requirements (9 credit hours)
Complete the following:
This course examines the history of the United States and Europe from 1750 to the present day. It critically explores the rise of the ideas of freedom, equality, and justice, while asking what role did the Christian faith, and the courage to express it, have in the formation of the modern and postmodern world?
This course examines research, writing, and presentation skills as well as diving deeper into the foundational approaches to knowledge in history and politics. In addition, this class will explore career preparation and opportunities open to students in these fields.
Provides a bridge from content and methodology studies to post-college experiences whether they be professional school, graduate school, or employment.
Electives (33 credit hours)
Complete the following:
History (HIST) Course Descriptions
Complete additional 6 credit hours of the following:
Optional Politics Concentration (33 credit hours)
Students have the option to select an optional concentration in Politics. If a student selects the optional concentration they will complete 33 credit hours and do not need to also complete the elective requirement above.
Complete the following:
Politics (PSCI) Course Descriptions