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Jan 13, 2025
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History, Business Concentration, B.A.
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Many graduate business schools encourage applications from liberal arts majors. History majors who wish to prepare specifically for admission to a Master of Business Administration degree program should schedule from these courses.
A history major may choose no more than 27 credit hours in this program from courses offered by the College of Business . Students should consult regularly with the associate dean of the College of Business . In addition to the major in history, students are advised to choose from the following courses:
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Degree and Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in history consist of introductory, mid- and upper-level courses. All courses introduce students to the nature of history and survey the globe in a historical context. In addition to involving reading, writing and critical thinking, these courses develop students’ elementary computer skills in identifying and interpreting research sources and presenting research results. The 100- and 200-level courses are world or regional surveys, covering extensive periods of time, while the 300- and 400-level courses focus on specific nations, time periods or themes. The upper-level courses also require more extensive analysis of sources, texts and interpretations. Courses at the 400 level are capstones where students are expected to show an advanced ability to meet all department objectives. Majors in history are strongly encouraged to continue study in foreign languages beyond the minimum university requirement and, when appropriate, to integrate their foreign language studies into their history classes.
This major requires three core courses. Two of these courses are introductory: HIST 101. World History to 1500 [C2HQC] and HIST 102. World History Since 1500 [C2HQC] . The third required course is HIST 395. History Seminar . This seminar on research methods teaches students the most sophisticated computer applications for research and writing.
In addition to the core requirements, majors must take eight elective courses: two on the 200 level and six on the 300 and 400 levels. At least three of the six upper division courses must be taken at the 400 level. For students writing a senior honors thesis, only three hours of HIST 499. Honors , may be counted among the three 400-level courses required for the major.
Majors must also complete one course at the upper division level in each of the following fields: U.S. history, European history and World history.
Required Courses
- General Education 41 Credit Hours 1
- Foreign Language classes (intermediate level required) 0-14 Credit Hours 2
- Philosophy course (in addition to General Education courses) 3 Credit Hours
- University electives 29-43 Credit Hours
- Major requirements (listed below) 33 Credit Hours
Footnotes
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary.
2 The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by successful completion of the second semester of the intermediate level of the student’s chosen language (typically 232) or by placing out of that language through the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures’ placement test.
Footnotes
1 HUM 252 can fulfill this requirement when it focuses on Latin America and is taught by history faculty.
2 This course fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major.
Additional Information
HIST courses can be double-counted toward General Education credit. HIST 395 may not be counted toward the 300/400 level course requirement. History majors must have completed HIST 395 in order to enroll in any 400-level history course. All other students wishing to enroll in any 400-level history course are not required to have taken HIST 395 , but must get an override from the faculty member teaching the 400-level history course. The faculty member will submit the override.
Recommended Schedule for Majors
Concentration Requirements
COB Course Electives for History Majors
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