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History

Abington College (HSTAB)
University Park, College of the Liberal Arts (HIST)

PROFESSOR A. G. ROEBER, Interim Head

This major provides a broad introduction to the history of the great civilizations of the world and specific areas of historical inquiry. Centered in one of the basic, traditional disciplines, the History major offers invaluable preparation for students interested in a career in government, international relations, law, or librarianship, as well as essential training for those interested in a professional career as an academic or public historian, archivist, or secondary school teacher. Along with the perspective on the present that a study of the past engenders, the program develops skills in research, analysis, and synthesis that have proved useful in commerce and industry. The History major permits easy combination with minors, area studies, or even a concurrent major, providing flexibility in one's career choice.

For the B.A. degree in History, a minimum of 123 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
 (Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
 (Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
 (Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 18 credits

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits
(3 of these 24 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR, GENERAL EDUCATION, or ELECTIVES and 0-12 credits are included in ELECTIVES if foreign language proficiency is demonstrated by examination.)
(See description of Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 36 credits[1]

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
HIST 001 GH;IL(3), HIST 002 GH;IL(3) (Sem: 1-4)
HIST 020 GH;US(3), HIST 021 GH;US(3) (Sem: 1-4)
HIST 302W(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (21 credits)
(At least 12 credits must be at the 400 level.)
Select 6 credits in non-Western history from department list (Sem: 1-8)
Select 15 credits in any area (no history course excluded) (Sem: 1-8)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

Last Revised by the Department: Summer Session 1993

Blue Sheet Item #: 21-01-011

Review Date: 01/19/00 (General Education information updated)

Department head updated by Publications: 10/08/08