Major in History - 35 credits

NOTES:  All majors are required to write a 2-3 page 'Exit Essay' as a requirement for graduation.
            Only markss of 'C-' or above can count for major courses.
            All majors must take, with the approval of an advisor, at least one (1) course 'PRE-1500' and at least
            one course 'POST-1500'.

I.     Two courses in United States History (6 credits) -- at least one of these courses must be a survey

II.    Two courses in European History (7-8 credits) -- at least one of these courses must be a survey

III.   Two courses in Africa, Asia, Latin America, American, Indian, Middle East, and/or Russia (6-8 credits)

IV.    Four Electives (three of which must be upper-division) (12 credits)

V.     Final Research Project (3 credits) -- either Seminar in History (58492) or 400-level course in which student writes a 
        25-30 page research paper with permission of instructor.

Senior Thesis with Honors in History

Qualified students pursuing a liberal arts major in history may apply to research and write a senior thesis under the direction of a member of the department. Successful completion of the thesis will enable the student to graduate with honors in history, a distinction that will appear on the College transcript. Application must be made during the pre-registration of the last semester of the junior year. For further details, consult with the chair of the History Department.

Qualifications: Open to department liberal arts majors only; 3.00 cumulative average in all course work at the College; 3.50 average in history course work; a minimum of 24 credits in history before acceptance.