History
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.
MAJOR IN HISTORY
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 |