Degrees and Requirements
History Minor
Three academic years are estimated for history minor completion with respect to Fall/Spring course rotation and prerequisites.
Requirements: 15 credits
Summary of Requirements
Required Courses: 3 Credits from the following
HIST1010US HIST 1607 - 1865 FOUNDATIONS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the history of the United States from 1607 to 1865. This course traces the development of the United States from the earliest European settlers to the formation of a republic, noting the events, people and ideas involved in the struggle to achieve that end. Particular emphasis is given to colonial America, the American Revolution, the constitutional process of 1789, Native Americans and slavery.
HIST1011US HIST: EMERG OF MASS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the history of the United States from 1865 to 1945. This course traces the development of the United States from the aftermath of the Civil War to its emergence as a world superpower, noting the events, people and ideas involved in that development. Particular emphasis is given to Reconstruction, industrial development and World War II. Cross-listed with SLHS1006
HIST1013WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (SLHS)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course focuses on Western civilization from its origin in the Near East up through the Protestant Reformation. Special emphasis is given to the social, economic, religious, and political institutions that shaped the roots of Western Civilization. Attention is also concentrated on the place of the individual within this society. (SLHS)
HIST1014WESTERN CIVILIZATION II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course focuses on Western civilization from the Reformation to contemporary times. Special emphasis is given to the characteristics which define Western civilization as it emerged from the Middle Ages into modern times including science, faith, reason, capitalism, communism, the growth of institutions and the arts.
POLI2002MULTICULTURAL HISTORY OF THE
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
In this course we examine the history of different ethnic and racial immigrants in the United States; the process of ethnic assimilation into American culture; and how different groups and races have been treated by the U.S. government. In addition, we examine the reasons that different ethnic and racial groups departed their own countries to emigrate here; and recent immigration experiences and changes in U.S. immigration policies. Cross-listed with HIST2002
Required Electives: 12 Credits-Any History (HIST) 2000 or 3000 level course or any of the Political Science (POLI) courses listed below(6 credits must be in U.S. History & 6 credits in non-U.S. History)
HISTXXXX
Credits (Min/Max): /
POLI3019HISTORY AND POLITICS OF AFRICA
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course covers the key episodes in the history of Africa from pre-colonial times, through the colonial and post-colonial periods. We examine ancient kingdoms, stateless societies, inter-cultural exchanges, ethnicity, empire-creation and state-building. British, French, Belgian, Dutch and Portuguese colonial systems in Africa are then analyzed. We proceed to look at the anti-colonial independence movements, economic development in post-colonial Africa, post-colonial state-building and political changes in present-day Africa.
POLI3045HISTORY AND POLITICS OF MID EAST
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course explores the peoples and history of the Middle East, from ancient times, including a procession of impressive empires, until their eventual domination by the Ottomans and finally, by British Empire. We investigate the accommodation of the British to Middle Eastern kingships and the impact of colonial state-building. We proceed to examine the establishment of the state of Israel and the evolution of Palestinian-Israeli relations over past half a century. Cross-listed with HIST3045