History Major Requirements and Concentration Tracks

Majors must complete 10 courses in History (30 credits)

Core requirements

2 courses, 6 credits

Majors must complete one of the following sequences:
History 101-102 History of Western Civilization I, II 
History 121-122 World History I, II
History 181-182 American History I, II

Concentration tracks

4 courses, 12 credits

The purpose of the concentration tracks in History is to give additional focus to a student’s major program.  No specific courses are required for any concentration since the particular needs and interests of students vary considerably.  Students may choose from the courses listed under each track.  We encourage students to develop their programs in close consultation with their advisors.  The program should also include related courses in other disciplines.  

The eight major concentration tracks within the History major are:

 Track 1. American History
 Track 2. European History
 Track 3. History of Women and Gender
 Track 4. History and the Law
 Track 5. African and African American History
 Track 6. Public History
 Track 7. Asian History
 Track 8. Latin American History

History courses outside the concentration

4 courses, 12 credits (200 level or above)

These courses should be chosen through discussion with an advisor. The main goal is to broaden understanding by turning a student’s attention toward people and parts of the world outside the area of concentration. For example, students with a concentration in History and the Law could satisfy this requirement by taking certain courses in African History, Women’s History, or Latin American History.