Nov 27, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

History (B.A.)

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Program: B.A.
Department of History
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 209 ~ 260-481-6686

The courses and programs offered through the Department of History can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your world as you prepare for a career in teaching, library work, law, public service, or a related profession.

For details on pursuing a secondary education second degree (BSEd) to teach History in middle school/high school, click on the links to the Secondary Education - Second Degree Program and the School of Education page in this catalog. Note: The BSEd as a second degree in these programs cannot be earned without completion of the bachelor’s degree in the content area from the College of Arts and Sciences. See Program Requirements below for a link to the Secondary Education - Second Degree 4-Year Plan.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this degree, students will:

Possess broad knowledge and some specialized understanding of the diverse historical pasts of America, Europe, and the World
Understand the basic scientific and humanistic methodology of history as an intellectual discipline including the direct experience of evaluating primary sources and secondary literature
Demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and write about historic topics
Recognize historical analyses of human experience as the basic outlook of modern culture
Be equipped to continue historical studies throughout life.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus

Declaring this Major:

Declare this major within the Department of History

General Requirements:

To earn the B.A. with a major in History, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above. To become eligible for the History Honors Program, see requirements listed below under Honors in History.

Program Requirements:

History BA 4-Year Plan:

A grade of C- or higher in all department courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses required in the major.

If pursuing the second degree in Secondary Education BSEd, a minor in one of the following areas is also required:

Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

History BA with Secondary EDUC/ECON Minor 4-Year Plan:

History BA with Secondary EDUC/POLS Minor 4-Year Plan:

History BA with Secondary EDUC/PSY Minor 4-Year Plan:

History BA with Secondary EDUC/SOC Minor 4-Year Plan:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details.
Some majors may require particular General Education courses as specified in their program description. Up to six credits of approved General Education courses satisfying requirements in Areas A and B, and three credits satisfying requirements in Area C, may originate in the major. A grade of C- or higher in each course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 is required to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above for details. Go to Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

Speaking Requirement:
HIST 12500 - Great Debates: Introduction to Historical Communication Cr. 3.
Writing Requirement:
HIST 21700 - The Nature of History Cr. 3.

International Language: Credits 12-14

See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

Distribution: Credits 9

See Part C in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Choose courses other than HIST

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

See Part D in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree for course choices to fulfill the Non-Western Culture requirement

HIST 11300 - History of Western Civilization I Cr. 3.

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses

Required Courses: Credits 21

HIST 10501 - American History I Cr. 3.
HIST 10601 - American History II Cr. 3.
HIST 11300 - History of Western Civilization I Cr. 3.
HIST 11400 - History of Western Civilization II Cr. 3.
HIST 12500 - Great Debates: Introduction to Historical Communication Cr. 3.
HIST 21700 - The Nature of History Cr. 3.
HIST 49502 - Proseminar for History Majors Cr. 3.

American History: Credits 6

HIST 23200 may not be used to fulfill this category.

HIST 22500 - Special Topics in History Cr. 1-3.
HIST 22801 - The Vietnam War Cr. 3.
HIST 30101 - Colonial America Cr. 3.
HIST 30201 - Revolutionary America Cr. 3.
HIST 30302 - The United States from 1789 to 1865 I Cr. 3.
HIST 30502 - The Cold War Cr. 3.
HIST 31001 - Survey of American Indians I Cr. 3.
HIST 31101 - Survey of American Indians II Cr. 3.
HIST 31301 - Origins of Modern America, 1865 - 1917 Cr. 3.
HIST 31401 - Recent U.S. History I, 1917-1945 Cr. 3.
HIST 31501 - Recent U.S. History II, 1945-Present Cr. 3.
HIST 31801 - The American West Cr. 3.
HIST 32503 - Topics in History Cr. 3.
HIST 33502 - American History Through Music Cr. 3.
HIST 34501 - American Diplomatic History I Cr. 3.
HIST 34502 - History of Espionage: Spies, Intelligence, and Intelligence Agencies in an International Context Cr. 3.
HIST 35002 - History Of Modern Medicine Cr. 3.
HIST 35101 - The United States in World War II Cr. 3.
HIST 36001 - Atlantic World, 1400-1900 Cr. 3
HIST 37701 - The History of American Sports Cr. 3.
HIST 37801 - American Constitutional History 3 cr.
HIST 38201 - The Sixties Cr. 3.
HIST 41601 - Slavery In Americas Cr. 3.
HIST 44700 - US-Latin American Relations Cr. 3.

Western European History: Credits 6

HIST 23200 may not be used to fulfill this category.

HIST 20500 - Ancient Civilization Cr. 3.
HIST 22500 - Special Topics in History Cr. 1-3.
HIST 23400 - Witchcraft and Witch Hunts, c. 1400-1750 Cr. 3.
HIST 24101 - Nationalism in the Modern World Cr. 3.
HIST 31102 - Holocaust and Modern Genocides Cr. 3.
HIST 31402 - Europe From The New World To Napoleon Cr. 3.
HIST 32503 - Topics in History Cr. 3.
HIST 32701 - Modern France And The French Empire Cr. 3.
HIST 34502 - History of Espionage: Spies, Intelligence, and Intelligence Agencies in an International Context Cr. 3.
HIST 35102 - Western Europe in the Early Middle Ages Cr. 3.
HIST 35202 - Western Europe in the High And Later Middle Ages Cr. 3.
HIST 35501 - Europe: Louis XIV to French Revolution Cr. 3.
HIST 36001 - Atlantic World, 1400-1900 Cr. 3
HIST 36102 - Europe in the 20th Century I Cr. 3.
HIST 37802 - Germany: 1871-Present Cr. 3.
HIST 38601 - Greek History Cr. 3.
HIST 38801 - Roman History Cr. 3.
HIST 39002 - Decline & Fall Of Roman Empire Cr. 3.
MARS 20100 - Medieval Encounters Cr. 3

World History: Credits 6

HIST 23200 may not be used to fulfill this category.

Additional History Course: Credits 3

Choose one additional course in HIST, or MARS 20100.
HIST 23200 may be used to fulfill this requirement

General Elective Courses

Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120.

Honors in History

As an entering student, you could become eligible for the History Honors Program by scoring above 600 on the SAT I verbal test or the CEEB history achievement test; thereafter, you must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher or be recommended by a member of the department for admission. Admission to the degree program requires that you submit a written petition to the department no later than the end of your junior year.

In addition to fulfilling the B.A. requirements, completion of this honors program requires:

a GPA of 3.3 or higher in history and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
9 credits of Honors courses, including 6 credits in History
satisfactory completion and defense of an honors thesis

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.

History (B.A.)

Program: B.A. Department of History College of Arts and Sciences

Program Requirements:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

International Language: Credits 12-14

Distribution: Credits 9

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses

Required Courses: Credits 21

American History: Credits 6

Western European History: Credits 6

World History: Credits 6

Additional History Course: Credits 3

General Elective Courses

Honors in History

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

Program: B.A.
Department of History
College of Arts and Sciences