In 2010 we made some important changes in the History Major/Minor requirements and course offerings. During this transitional period, you may fall into one of the three following categories:

Students entering September 2010 and after and Transfers entering in 2012T - Welcome! You are under the LASC general education curriculum AND under our new History Major. Instead of a tick sheet, you should use Degree Audit and consult with your advisor to make sure you're on track.

Requirements for a History Major as of Sept 2010 (42 Credits)

The History Major begins with a series of survey courses (18 credits), designed to introduce you to concepts, eras and methodological basics in World and US history. Please plan for these courses early in your first two years. Take:

• HI 103 World Civilization I
• HI 104 World Civilization II
• HI 105 World Civilization III
• HI 111 US History I (to 1877)
• HI 112 US History II (since 1877)

In your sophomore or junior year, take HI 411, The Historian’s Craft, our core research methods course. To take HI 411, you must have already taken HI 103, 104, 111 & 112.

Through 21 credits of elective courses in History, you strengthen your research and writing skills and follow your interests in learning about the history of diverse regions and time periods. There are four categories of electives: United States, European, Area Studies, and General. At least 2 of your electives must be at the 300 or 400 level.

• United States History: 6 credits (2 courses)
• European History: 6 credits (2 courses)
• Area Studies: 6 credits (2 courses)
• Other Electives: 3 credits (1 course)

In the fall of your senior year, you participate in a 3-credit Senior Capstone Seminar, usually HI 460. In the capstone, you develop a substantial project of historical inquiry leading to a well-crafted research paper. There is also an option for a senior thesis, HI 470. These courses will be offered for the first time in Fall of 2013 for members of the class of 2014. If you are a double-major with Education, your student teaching can serve as your capstone experience with submission of a learning portfolio.

Requirements for a Minor in History as of Sept 2010 (24 Credits)

• HI 103 World Civilization I
• HI 104 World Civilization II
• HI 105 World Civilization III
• HI 111 US History I (to 1877)
• HI 112 US History II (since 1877)
• HI 411 The Historian’s Craft
• History Electives: 6 credits (Any 2 HI courses)

Students entering in September 2009 - you are under the LASC general education curriculum and under the "old" History Major requirements (see below), although we strongly encourage you to follow the new major since you are required to do a capstone for your LASC requirements. If you complete the new major you will definitely also fulfill the requirements of the old one.

Please note that we are no longer offering the course HI 113, so you'll need to substitute another elective to make sure that you have enough credits in History. We would recommend that you take HI 411, although it's not required for you. Instead of a tick sheet, you should use Degree Audit and consult with your advisor to make sure you're on track.

Students entering September 2008 or earlier - you are under the "old" General Education Program curriculum of foundation and distribution requirements AND under our "old" major requirements. We have a History Advisee Tick Sheet [pdf] to help you in your course planning.

Please note that we are no longer offering the course HI 113, so you'll need to substitute another elective to make sure that you have enough credits in History. We would recommend that you take HI 411, although it's not required for you.

Old History Major Requirements - prior to Sept 2010 (42 Credits)
HI 103 & 104 & 105 World Civilization I & II & III
HI 111 & 112 & 113 US History I & II & III

• US History electives: 6 credits
• European History electives: 6 credits
• Non-US, Non-European History electives: 6 credits
• Other electives in History: 6 credits on 300/400 level

Old History Minor Requirements - before Sept 2010 (24 Credits)
HI 103 & 104 & 105 World Civilization I & II & III
HI 111 & 112 & 113 US History I & II & III
History electives: 6 credits