2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

HIST 480 Senior Seminar in History

A capstone course in which students will read, discuss, and synthesize advanced historical texts. Each student will conduct and present upon an extensive research project. Precise topic or sub-field of history will vary.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HIST 303 or HIST 306 or HIST 311 or HIST 331 or HIST 364 or HIST 374

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. An overall understanding of the practice and standards of history.
  2. An understanding of how primary sources are read, dissected, and discussed.
  3. Development of analytical, critical thinking, communication, research, and reading skills.
  4. Development of skills in evidence-based writing and editing.
  5. Development of student-centered critical reflection and active learning.