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History Major

Overview

Mission Statement

The Department of History and Political Science seeks to foster in their students an awareness of and appreciation for their cultural, historical, and political heritage as well as an understanding of important national and global issues. The department’s curriculum helps develop students’ critical thinking, research, writing, and communication skills in order to prepare them to be effective learners and leaders.

Educational Objectives 

The History major develops in students an understanding of and critical outlook toward American and European history and international affairs. The History major prepares students for secondary school teaching, for historical research and for graduate school in history or public history, as well as for other professional fields requiring critical thinking and writing skills.

Requirements

Core Courses

HIST 207The United States to 1865

3
HIST 208The United States Since 1865

3
HIST 291Western Civilization I

3
HIST 292Western Civilization II

3
HIST 340Historiography and the Historical Profession

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Plus three of the following courses:

HIST 220Europe: 1900 to Mid-Century

3
HIST 222History of the Middle East

3
HIST 262History of China

3
HIST 302Selected Readings and Topics in Non-U.S. Studies

3
HIST 304Medieval Europe

3
HIST 305/REL 305Ancient Near East

3
HIST 306Renaissance and Reformation

3
HIST 307Ancient Greece

3
HIST 308Ancient Rome

3
HIST 34419th Century Europe

3
HIST 354Evolution of War

3
HIST 362History of China

3
HIST 364The French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon

3
HIST 374History of Medicine

3
HIST 450Internship in History

3
POLS 225Comparative European Governments

3
 
POLS 335AThe European Union

3
or
POLS 335BThe European Union

4
Total Credit Hours:9-10

HIST 450: If area involved is non-U.S.

Plus three of the following courses:

HIST 301Special Readings and Topics in U.S. Studies

3
HIST 303The Civil War and Reconstruction

3
HIST 312/EDUC 312North Dakota History

3
HIST 316/REL 316Religion in American History

3
HIST 331The American West

3
HIST 391/POLS 391American Economic History

3
HIST 450Internship in History

3
POLS 311Federal Indian Policy

3
 
POLS 342AAmerican Foreign Policy

3
or
POLS 342BAmerican Foreign Policy

4
Total Credit Hours:9-10

HIST 450: If area involved is U.S.

Plus Senior Seminar:

HIST 480Senior Seminar in History

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 36

Plan of Study

Outcomes

  1. By the completion of their program of study, students will demonstrate an understanding of the important historical concepts, theoretical approaches, and major issues and events.
  2. In their capstone courses, students will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply basic research methods, including the proper use and attribution of sources, and the ability to draw appropriate and logical conclusions.
  3. In their capstone courses, students will demonstrate the ability to develop and apply critical thinking skills in the analysis of historical sources and issues.
  4. By their junior and senior years, students will demonstrate competency in information literacy, including the effective use of library resources, databases, and online resources.
  5. By their junior and senior years, students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.