College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 645 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, 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 and Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) History (BA) • Prog ra m Pre re qu isite: 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 is required for graduation; a minimum of 36 of these is required within the major. A total 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. 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) All the above should be taken before upper-division course work (courses numbered3000 and above). 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) * * 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) HIST 3030 - African-American History Credits: (3) HIST 3050 - History of U.S. Latinos Credits: (3) HIST 3070 - Women in American History: 1600 to Present Credits: (3) HIST 3090 - American Social History Credits: (3) HIST 3110 - American Ideas and Culture Credits: (3) HIST 3130 - U.S. Urban History Credits: (3) HIST 3210 - U.S. Constitutional History Credits: (3) HIST 3230 - American Foreign Relations Credits: (3) HIST 3250 - Religion in American History Credits: (3) HIST 3270 - American Environmental History Credits: (3) HIST 3280 - American Military History to 1917 Credits: (3) HIST 3290 - American Military History since 1917 Credits: (3) HIST 4010 - Colonial America Credits: (3) HIST 4020 - Era of the American Revolution: 1763-1800 Credits: (3) HIST 4030 - New Nation: 1800-1840 Credits: (3) Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog