History, B.A.
History is a 36-hour major requiring:
- HST 205-Historian’s Craft (with a minimum grade of C to enter major)
- HST 420-Seminar in Historical Topics
- 6 semester hours of American history
- 6 semester hours of European history
- 3 semester hours of political science
- 3 semester hours of economics
- 12 semester hours of history electives. History 102 or 103 (Western Civ.) may be counted as an elective in the major; however, the same West. Civ. course cannot count for both a gen. ed. course and a HST elective. A second History 420 may be counted as
an elective if the subject differs from the first course taken.
The History degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours overall, including 90 hours of Liberal Arts credits, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the major and overall with no grade less than C- in the major, and the completion of the General Education Program. An application to the major should be submitted to the Division of Religion and Humanities at the end of the sophomore year.
History Education (Social Studies)
Comprehensive Social Studies, B.A.
The Comprehensive Social Studies major gives students a broad exposure to social studies content in addition to history. For students seeking certification in a second content area and having already taken the necessary education courses, this may be used as a basis for alternate certification. The major requires 39 semester hours. Required courses include:
- 9 semester hours of American history
- 9 semester hours of European history
- 6 semester hours of non-Western history
- ECN 200-Fundamentals of Economics
- GEO 201-Cultural Geography
- PSC 302-American Government
- 6 semester hours of History electives. History 102 or 103 (Western Civ.) may be counted as an elective in the major; however, the same West. Civ. course cannot count for both a gen. ed. course and a HST elective. History 420 (Seminar) is strongly recommended.
The Comprehensive Social Studies degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours overall, including 90 hours of Liberal Arts credits, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the major and overall with no grade less than C- in the major, and the completion of the General Education Program. An application to the major should be submitted to the Division of Religion and Humanities at the end of the sophomore year.
Adolescence Education-Social Studies, B.S.
Students completing the Adolescence Education program are prepared to apply for New York State teaching certification in Social Studies for grades 7-12 (with an extension in grades 5-6) and to pursue graduate study in education or related disciplines. The 42-hour major requires:
- HST 201-American Studies-U.S. I
- HST 202-American Studies-U.S. II
- 3 semester-hour elective in American History
- PSC 302-American Government,
- 9 semester hours in European History
- 6 semester hours in non-Western History,
- HST 420-Seminar in Historical Topics,
- ECN 200-Fundamentals of Economics,
GEO 201-Cultural Geography
- 6 semester hours of electives in anthropology, geography, history, political science, or sociology. History 102 or 103 (Western Civ.) may be counted as an elective in the major; however, the same West. Civ. course cannot count for both a gen. ed. course and a HST elective.
Students are also required to complete a 40-hour core of education courses. Click here for additional information.
The degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours overall, including 60 hours of liberal arts credits and the completion of the General Education core. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required with no grade less than C in the major, CMC 101, CMP 101, and MTH; no grade less than C+ in 100-/200-level EDU courses, no grade less than B- in 300-/400-level EDU courses. All Adolescence Education-Social Studies students are assigned an advisor in the Division of Religion and Humanities as well as an advocate in the Teacher Education Division. Consultation with both the advisor and advocate is essential to ensure program requirements and application deadlines for both divisions are met.
