History MajorCollege of Arts and Sciences Degree BA, History Department Chair David C. Wright, Jr., PhD Faculty Allan W. Austin, Professor of History and Government, BA, MA Bowling Green State University; PhD University of Cincinnati Brian F. Carso, Jr., Associate Professor of History and Government, BA, MA University of Rochester; JD State University of NY at Buffalo, School of Law; PhD Boston University Donald O. Fries, Professor Emeritus of History and Government, BA, MA, University of Michigan; PhD Michigan State University Thomas Hajkowski, Associate Professor of History and Government, BA Seton Hall University; MA Villanova University, PhD Northwestern University Louis Maganzin, Professor Emeritus of History and Government, BA St. Bonaventure; MA, PhD Georgetown University Christopher A. Stevens, Assistant Professor of History and Government, BA University of Massachusetts-Amherst; MA University of Delaware; PhD Brandeis University Amanda L. Van Lanen, Assistant Professor of History and Government, BA Southern Adventist University; MA, PhD Washington State University David C. Wright, Jr., Professor of History and Government, BA Kenyon College; MA, PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison Following a major course of study in history provides a student with a strong liberal arts background. The study of history can broaden a student’s perspective on local, national, and international issues. It fosters an understanding of the complexity of human motivation and action, providing a critical approach to looking at the past. The history program cultivates the ability to think, write, and speak clearly with thoroughness and independence. History majors must fulfill the core curriculum requirements in addition to completing 33 credits in history. Advanced history courses require six credits of core history/political science courses as prerequisites. General Requirements Incoming first-year students seeking admission as history majors must meet the general and specific admissions requirements of the university as stated in this catalog. In cases where the student does not fully meet them, a personal interview is required. Continuation as a history major requires that the student maintain a minimum of a 2.0 or “C” average in the major and a similar total grade point average. A student on academic probation for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the major. Transfer students must complete all the history requirements as listed in the sequence of courses in this catalog. Internship Internships for history majors are assigned on the basis of availability. Pre-law internships are required as a part of the pre-law specialization. Majors who desire to pursue internships must receive prior approval of the department chair or work out the details with the pre-law advisor. Internships may only be taken if the student has a “B” average in the major and is a fully accredited junior or senior. Recommendation To receive a recommendation for graduate study or law school, the student must maintain the minimum of a “B” in the major, pre-law specialization, and total grade point average. Program Goals and Outcomes The following are program goals for the History major, in which students will:
The History major program goals are realized in the following student learning outcomes:
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