History Major

The course offerings in history are sufficient in breadth and depth to enable a student to acquire a strong foundation in the discipline. The main objectives of the department are to 1) help students to acquire a sound understanding of the development of America and to appreciate the contributions made by African Americans, 2) help students to acquire knowledge of and appreciation for the history and culture of other nations, 3) help students to develop their ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret historical events, 4) enable students to understand the impact of the past upon the present, 5) prepare students for graduate and professional school, for teaching, and for other history-related careers, and 6) provide opportunities for students to use research methods to collect, analyze, and evaluate historical data. The major concentrations in history are African American History, African History, History/Social Studies Education, and United States History.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS IN HISTORY

Every student is required to take 6 credit hours in History, choosing both courses from one of the following groups:

HIST 201	World History I
HIST 202	World History II
OR
HIST 203	U.S. History I
HIST 203	U.S. History II
OR
HIST 205	African American History I
HIST 206	African American History II

Note: Students may not mix courses from different groups.

The major in History allows for a concentration in African American History, African History, History/Social Studies Teacher Education, and United States History. All interested students are advised to notify the department as early as possible, so that an advisor can be assigned.

The requirements consist of three sections: survey courses, upper level requirements, and departmental electives. Since each of these sections includes components which vary based on concentration, it is important that scheduling be done with the approval of an advisor. The major in history must receive a grade of "C" or higher in all courses required for the major.

The following outlines provide the requirements of each concentration.

AFRICAN HISTORY CONCENTRATION

The requirements consist of a total of 36 hours, including:

I. Survey Course Options (6 hours)

In addition to the GER requirements mentioned above, all majors in African History are required to take an additional 6 hours of survey courses, selected from the following groups:

HIST 201	World History I
HIST 202	World History II
OR
HIST 203	U.S. History I
HIST 204	U.S. History II
OR
HIST 205	African American History I
HIST 206	African American History II

II. Upper Level Requirements (15 hours)

All majors in African History are required to take the following courses:

HIST 207	Intro to Africa
HIST 315	Modern Africa
HIST 440	Seminar in African History
HIST 423	Methods of Historical Research
GEOG 101	Elements of Geography
OR
GEOG 102	World Regional Geography

III. Departmental Electives (15 hours)

All majors in African History must take at least 15 hours in departmental electives, as outlined in the following three groups (see course descriptions for details). With the prior approval of the Department, other courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for concentration and support electives.

Concentration Electives (6 hrs)
HIST 313	Ancient Africa
HIST 405	Hist. of Latin America
HIST 430	West Africa
HIST 432	Central Africa
HIST 436	South Africa
HIST 438	East Africa
HIST 442	Special Topics in History
Support Electives (6 hrs)
HIST 304	Problems I
HIST 305 Problems II	HIST 350 Afr Am Intellectual
HIST 354	Mod Civil Rights
HIST 404	Modern Asia
HIST 407	US Foreign Policy
HIST 410	Europe I
HIST 411	Europe II
HIST 426	Middle East
HIST 442	Special Topics in History
HIST 450	Sem. Global Stud.
Geography Electives (3 hrs)
GEOG 101	Elements of Geography
GEOG 102	World Regional Geography
GEOG 302	North American
GEOG 303	Tools and Technology
GEOG 304	Latin America
GEOG 306	Urban Geography
GEOG 402	Political Geography
GEOG 405	Geography of Africa

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY CONCENTRATION

The requirements consist of a total of 36 hours, including:

I. Survey Course Options (6 hours)

In addition to the GER requirements (HIST 201/202 or HIST 203/204), all majors in African American History must take the following:

HIST 205	African American History I
HIST 206	African American History II

II. Upper Level Requirements (9 hours)

All majors in African American History are required to take the following courses:

HIST 420	Seminar in African American History
HIST 423	Methods of Historical Research
GEOG 101	Elements of Geography
OR
GEOG 102	World Regional Geography

III. Departmental Electives (21 hours)

All majors in African American History must take at least 21 hours in departmental electives, as outlined in the following (see course descriptions for details). With prior approval of the Department, other courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for concentration and support electives.

Concentration Electives (9 hrs)
HIST 207	Intro. to Africa
OR
HIST 430	West Africa
HIST 304	Problems I
OR
HIST 305	Problems II
HIST 318	African Americans in Cities
HIST 348	African American Women
HIST 350	African American Intellectual Hist.
HIST 354	Mod Civil Rights Movement
HIST 393	Civil War & Reconstruction
HIST 442	Special Topics in History (AFAM)
Support Electives (9 hrs)
HIST 301	Hist. of Maryland
HIST 304	Problems I
HIST 305	Problems II
HIST 313	Ancient Africa
HIST 315	Modern Africa
HIST 319	Urban America
HIST 405	Latin America
HIST 407	US Foreign Policy
HIST 410	Europe I
HIST 411	Europe II
HIST 428	History of Women
HIST 442	Special Topics in History
Geography Electives (3 hrs)
GEOG 101	Elements of Geography
GEOG 102	World Regional Geography
GEOG 202	Geography of Maryland
GEOG 302	North American Geography
GEOG 303	Tools and Technology
GEOG 306	Urban Geography
GEOG 405	Geography of Africa

UNITED STATES HISTORY CONCENTRATION

The requirements consist of a total of 36 hours, including:

I. Survey Course Options (6 hours)

In addition to the GER requirements (HIST 201/202 or HIST 205/206), all majors in United States History must take the following:

HIST 203	United States History I
HIST 204	United States History II

II. Upper Level Requirements (9 hours)

All majors in United States History are required to take the following courses:

HIST 422	Seminar in American History
HIST 423	Methods of Historical Research
GEOG 101	Elements of Geography
OR
GEOG 102	World Regional Geography

III. Departmental Electives (21 hours)

All majors in African American History must take at least 21 hours in departmental electives, as outlined in the following (see course descriptions for details). With prior approval of the Department, other courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for concentration and support electives.

Concentration Electives (9 hrs)
HIST 301	Hist of Maryland
HIST 304	Problems I
HIST 305	Problems II
HIST 319	Urban America
HIST 354	Mod Cvl Rights Movement
HIST 393	Civil War & Reconst
HIST 407	US Foreign Policy
HIST 428	History of Women
HIST 442	Special Topics
Support Electives (9 hrs)
HIST 318	African Americans in Cities
HIST 350	African American Intellectual Hist.
HIST 405	Latin America
HIST 406	Russia
HIST 410	Europe I
HIST 411	Europe II
HIST 424	Internship
HIST 430	West Africa
MNSC	Economic Hist of US
Geography Electives (3 hrs)
GEOG 202	Geography of Maryland
GEOG 302	North American Geography
GEOG 303	Tools and Technology
GEOG 306	Urban Geography
GEOG 342	Political Geography