History (B.A.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for History:

Students will be able to:

Draw effectively on primary and secondary sources to analyze historical developments in the U.S. and Europe.
Analyze major issues in historiography.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, as appropriate to the discipline of history.

The History major requires 40 credits of course work:

Surveys - One course must be taken in each of the two areas:

HI 101 - HUM United States History to 1877 4.00 credits. or
HI 102 - HUM United States History Since 1877 4.00 credits.
HI 114 - WCH Western Civilization I 4.00 credits. or
HI 115 - WCH Western Civilization II 4.00 credits.

Electives - No more than one may be at the 100-level

Four History electives

Upper Division - All courses must be at the 300-level

Three 300-level History courses

Capstone - Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors

HI 450 - Topics in Historiography 4.00 credits.

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 4.00 credits.
EN 100 - PLE First Year Writing 4.00 credits.
HI 114 - WCH Western Civilization I 4.00 credits. or
HI 115 - WCH Western Civilization II 4.00 credits.
Power of Language: Other Core course (4 credits)
100/200- Level History Elective course (4 credits)
Two Elective courses (8 credits total)

History and Social Studies Education Double Major Track:

The requirements for the History major in the History and Social Studies Education double major track are listed below. The Social Studies Education requirements are listed separately.

HI 101 - HUM United States History to 1877 4.00 credits.
HI 102 - HUM United States History Since 1877 4.00 credits.
HI 114 - WCH Western Civilization I 4.00 credits. or
HI 115 - WCH Western Civilization II 4.00 credits.
20 credits of electives (no more than one course at the 100-level and can include as many as two Public Heritage Studies courses)

Notes:

Students pursuing a major in History may double major in Social Studies Education . Students electing to double-major may take up to 20 credits for up to two semesters (fall or spring) at Elizabethtown College without paying a credit overload fee.