Sep 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

History, BA


36 credit hours

Study what you love with the history major. Use the skills you learn to think critically, be an agile problem solver, and communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. Earn a solid foundation in American, European, and non-Western history. Focus on regions, time periods, or topics that are exciting to you. 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:

Professional Preparation Coursework


3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Non-Western Foundation Coursework


3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Diversity and Global Citizenship Coursework


3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Research Skills Seminar Coursework


3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Global Culture and Diversity Coursework


6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Elective Coursework


6 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 US Culture and Diversity 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, 9 - 12 Secondary Education Certification Preparation, BA


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

Students seeking (Grades K-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 K-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 pursing 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.