College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 623 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; Associate Professors: Stephen Francis, LaRae Larkin, Vikki Vickers; Assistant Professors: Brady Brower, Branden Little 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 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 Requirements: A grade of "C" or better 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 are required for graduation; a minimum of 36 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours are 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. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Arts requirements. See Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA listed under the major course requirements. Major Course Requirements for BA Degree History Core Courses Required (12 credit hours) • HIST 1500 SS - World History to 1500 CE. Credits: (3) • HIST 1510 SS/DV - World History from 1500 CE. to the Present Credits: (3) • HIST 2700 - History of the United States to 1877 Credits: (3) • HIST 2710 - History of the United States since 1877 Credits: (3) Note: All the above should be taken before upper-division course wo rk (cou rs es n u m b ered 3000 a n d abov e). Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA (12 credit hours) 6 credit hours of foreign language and the following language arts courses • HIST 4985 - Historical Research and Methods Credits: (3) • HIST 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (3) * Note: * Should be taken during senior year. HIST 4985 is a prerequisite to HIST 4990. Upper Division Elective Courses (18 credit hours) Select at least one course in each area. North American History • HIST 3010 - American Indian History: 1300 to Present Credits: (3) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog