646 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences GEOG 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (l-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. Instructor approval required before registering for this course. GEOG 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student's transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. GEOG 4950 - Advanced Regional Field Studies Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. May be repeated 11 times up to 12 credit hours. GEOG 4990 - Research Seminar Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisite: GEOG 3600 and senior standing. GEOG 5030 - Geography for Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. Department of History Department Chair: Susan Matt Location: Social Science Building, Room 234 Telephone Contact: Jenny Eckenbrecht, 801-626-6706 Professors: Sara Dant, Gregory Lewis, Kathryn MacKay, Susan Matt, Richard Sadler, Gene Sessions, Eric Swedin; Associate Professors: Brady Brower, Vikki Deakin, Stephen Francis, LaRae Larkin; Assistant Professors: Branden Little, Jeffrey Richey History is a record of political, social and cultural events and achievements of humankind. Historians analyze and evaluate this record in an attempt to understand and interpret the present. The history offerings are designed to: provide adequate programs to prepare teachers; prepare students who plan to do graduate work; and provide courses which contribute to the general education of all students. Interdisciplinary Minors The History Department participates in the Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies Minor Programs. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Engaged Learning, Honors, and Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) History (BA) • Program Prerequisite: Not required. • Minor: Required. The Public History and Asian Studies minors also eligible with a History Major. • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r in courses applied toward this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation.. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 36 of these is required within the major. Atotal of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 24 of these are required within the major. Advisement History majors are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. They must also meet with their advisor or the department chair before registration for HIST 4990. Call 801-626-6706 for additional information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). There are no special admission or application requirements for the History major. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog