Liberal Arts

History

Professors Becker (Emeritus), Dorn, Haas, Spetter Associate Professors Arbagi, Carrafiello, Carlson (WSU-Lake Campus), Garner, Green, Lockhart, Melton, Sherman, Sumser, Vice, Yuan (Emeritus)

Assistant Professor Engelhardt, McLellan, Meyer, Wachtell (chair)

The undergraduate major in history exposes students to a broad spectrum of human experience in the past and present, arming them with an under-standing of the self and of their relationship to other human beings and to the structure of society. History students are encouraged to further their knowledge of the principal developments and problems of history, and to enrich their understanding of historical evolution through research and writing. Through elective courses in other departments, students gain a broad liberal arts education and enlarge their historical perspective. The history major can thus be used generally by students who wish to be useful members of the community, and specifically by students who seek careers in teaching, journalism, library and archival work, government, politics, law, and business. The program also provides a sound basis for students planning to pursue graduate study.

Students in the history program are assigned an academic advisor who assists them with academic routines, selecting individual courses, and developing undergraduate and postgraduate goals. Students interested in careers in law, public service, journalism, or business should consult with the advisor about departmental programs particularly geared to these fields.

Majors are expected to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in history for graduation.

Degree Requirements - History

Bachelor of Arts Degree

* General Education history courses, HST 101, 102, and 103, are not counted toward departmental requirements. **A minimum of 12 hours must be taken in one field, and all related course work must be taken in consultation with the history department's advisor. Courses taken to meet General Education requirements cannot be counted toward related requirements. A minor field in another department can be taken in lieu of the related requirements with the approval of the department's advisor.

History Honors Program

The honors program allows qualified students to carry out independent research under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. Departmental honors are awarded at graduation based on the student’s completing the following: at least one interdisciplinary honors seminar; HST 400 (with a grade of “A” or “B”); a 3.5 GPA in history and a 3.0 GPA in overall course work; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. In exceptional cases, certain requirements may be waived by a vote of the departmental curriculum committee. Interested students should consult with the departmental advisor.

Minor in History

The minor in history will benefit students majoring in disciplines such as religion, classics, political science, and literature. Students minoring in history will acquire the historical background and learn the critical and analytical techniques used by historians. The history minor consists of 30 hours of course work, excluding courses taken for General Education.

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