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2007-2008
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4-8-4: History
In the history major, students develop a broad understanding of religious, American, European and nonwestern history. Emphasis is also placed on historical inquiry—the art of doing history. The program is designed to assist students in developing a Christian perspective of history. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue graduate studies in history, law, ministry, as well as a variety of administrative and service careers in Christian social service agencies, relief ministries, civil service and government agencies, and public administration.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in history requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, including all general education and biblical studies requirements and the following courses in the major. Up to 6 hours of History major courses may also meet general education requirements in behavioral and social sciences.
Core Courses
HIS 201 World Civilization I (3)
*meets general education requirement in history
HIS 202 World Civilization II (3)
*meets general education requirement in social sciences
HIS 203 America to 1877 (3)
HIS 204 America since 1877 (3)
HIS 380 Historiography (3)
Advanced Courses:
In addition to the core, History majors are required to complete 27 semester
hours of upper division courses. A minimum of 3 hours is required from each of
the following areas: American History, European History, and Non-western
History. Up to six hours may be taken from a cognate area approved by the
history major coordinator. Cognate courses must be upper-division.
American History Courses:
HIS 303 Christianity in America (3)
HIS 320 Colorado History (3)
HIS 340 The American Civil War and
Reconstruction (3)
HIS 360 The American West (3)
HIS 383 United States Diplomatic History
(3)
HIS 463 Supreme Court and Constitutional
Development (3)
HIS 497 Special Topics in History (select
an American focused course) (3)
European History:
HIS 312 Roman Empire and Medieval Europe
(3)
HIS 315 Early Modern Europe (3)
HIS 317 Modern Europe (3)
HIS 497 Special Topics in History (select a
European focused course) (3)
Non-Western History
GLS 385 Exploring World Cultures: Latin
American (3)
GLS 386 Exploring World Cultures: Asia (3)
GLS 387 Exploring World Cultures: Africa
(3)
GLS 388 Exploring World Cultures: Middle
East (3)
GLS 389 Exploring World Cultures: Modern
Russia Since 1700 (3)
GLS 433 Survey of World Religions (3)
HIS 410 The World Since 1945 (3)
HIS 497 Special Topics in History (select a
Non-Western focused course) (3)
History Majors may also apply the following advanced History electives to their
degree:
HIS 350, 450 Internship (1-6)
HIS 480 Senior Research Project (1-3)
4-8-16: History Minor
Students may earn a minor in the field by completing the following 24 hours (up to 6 hours of history minor courses - HIS 201, HIS 202, HIS 203, HIS 204 - may also meet general education requirements in behavioral and social sciences):
HIS 201 World Civilization I (3)
HIS 202 World Civilization II (3)
HIS 203 America to 1877 (3)
HIS 204 America since 1877 (3)
12 hours of upper-division courses in history (300 or 400 level)
Secondary School Licensure
See the School of Education section of this catalog for details on the requirements for Secondary licensure in history.
