History

B.A. in History

The History department provides an interactive learning environment in which students develop the historian's skills of conceptualization, analysis, problem solving, organization, and communication. The program seeks to inspire a life-long intellectual curiosity. A Bachelor of Arts degree in History prepares the student for a successful career in law, business, communication, public policy, education, government, research, and other professional endeavors; a minor in History is also available.

Requirements:

American History

• HIS 101: Survey of American History I 
• HIS 111: Survey of American History II

European History

• HIS 121: Survey of European History I 
• HIS 131: Survey of European History II

One course from each of the following 200-level groups:

American History

• HIS 215: American Economic History
• HIS 221: America in the 1950s
• HIS 223: The 1960s and Vietnam
• HIS 231: History with Film I
• HIS 233: History with Film II
• HIS 235: African-American History 
• HIS 241: New Jersey History

World History

• HIS 211: Medieval Studies
• HIS 245: Women's History
• HIS 251: Revolution in History
• HIS 255: Latin American History 
• HIS 261: The Middle East
• HIS 265: Asian History 
• HIS 271: African History 
• HIS 275: The Holocaust
• HIS 285: Family History

One course from each of the following 300-level groups:

American History

• HIS 351: American Diplomatic History
• HIS 355: American Social History
• HIS 361: American Intellectual History

European History

• HIS 317: Twentieth Century European History
• HIS 371: Modern German History
• HIS 375: Russian History 
• HIS 385: European Social History

Note: The 300-level courses are open to students who have taken two previous history courses or who receive permission from the instructor.

Required Courses:

• HIS 467: Senior Seminar 
• HIS 2-- Elective
• HIS 3-- Elective

Minor in History

• HIS 1-- American History 
• HIS 1-- European History
• HIS 2-- Elective 
• HIS 3-- Elective 
• Elective 
• Elective