History, BA

36 credit hours

Study what you love with the history major. History majors learn power skills like problem-solving, communication, empathy, and ethical reasoning. They also know, perhaps better than anyone, how to step back and see things in context, which allows them to think bigger, dream a step ahead, and be the visionary on any team.

Our program opens doors to a variety of careers through personalized mentoring from award-winning faculty, all of whom are ready to help prepare you to be a success. You’ll learn the art of thinking historically and understanding the world around you with all its engaging ideas and subtle differences. You’ll see the world and how you fit into it.

Requirements

Major Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 20100 - Historical Methods Credit Hour: 3
HIST 48100 - Senior Seminar in History Credit Hour: 3

Professional Preparation Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 44444 - Internship Credit Hour: 1-6
Students majoring in History and completing the Minor in Secondary Education for Social Sciences certification may satisfy this requirement by completing EDU 41000 Student Teaching.

Global Citizenship Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 24200 - History of Modern Europe Credit Hour: 3
HIST 24500 - History of the British Isles Credit Hour: 3
HIST 26000 - Modern Middle East History Credit Hour: 3
HIST 26300 - History of Latin America Credit Hour: 3
HIST 26400 - History of Asia Credit Hour: 3

U.S. History Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 30200 - Public History Credit Hour: 3
HIST 32000 - America: The Search for a More Perfect Union Credit Hour: 3
HIST 32200 - The Age of Jackson Credit Hour: 3
HIST 32300 - The U.S. Civil War and Its Legacies Credit Hour: 3
HIST 32500 - Social Movements in 20th Century America Credit Hour: 3
HIST 32600 - The United States in the Age of the Cold War Credit Hour: 3
HIST 33100 - History of Gender in America Credit Hour: 3
HIST 33300 - The American West Credit Hour: 3
HIST 33400 - History of Racism in America Credit Hour: 3

Global History Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 34200 - How Industrialism Remade the World Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36200 - Slavery and Capitalism across the Atlantic Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36300 - Revolution in the Modern World Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36400 - Migration in World History Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36500 - Jews in the Modern World Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36600 - Islam from the Prophet to the Present Credit Hour: 3

Elective Coursework

9 credit hours from any HIST coursework at or above the 30000-level.

1) Students pursuing grades 9-12 Social Science teaching certification must fill these elective credits by taking additional courses listed above under U.S. History Coursework.

2) Some relevant coursework from other disciplines (especially GEO and PS) may be accepted as substitute requirements with the permission of the department head.

3) Students interested in pursuing grades 9-12 Social Science teaching certification must also complete the Social Science minor as well as a minor in secondary education.

Notes:

No duplication of coursework within the program is allowed.

History, BA 9-12 Secondary Education Certification Preparation

See the requirements in History, BA 9-12 Secondary Education Certification Preparation section of this catalog.

Students seeking (Grades 9-12) certification must (1) earn a Bachelor of Arts in history, (2) complete the requirements for a minor in social science, and (3) complete the requirements for a minor in education (Grades 9-12).

Note: Students seeking grades K-12 or 9-12 certification will work with one professional advisor when admitted to Lindenwood. Upon completion of a number of successful terms at Lindenwood, students pursuing grades K-12 or 9-12 certification will transition to a content area advisor and an advisor from the College of Education and Human Services to ensure all DESE requirements for certification have been met. These requirements may exceed the requirements for the degree in the content area.