Social Sciences History DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Richard C. Roberts, Chairman Professors, Dello G. Dayton, Joseph M. Dixon, Gordon K. Harrington, Donald R. Moorman, Richard C. Roberts, Richard W. Sadler, Richard O. Ulibarri; Associate Professors, James A. Dolph, Leland B. Sather; Assistant Professors, Jerome Bernstein, J. Henry Ibarguen. Description: History is a record of the political, social and cultural events and achievements of mankind. Historians analyze and evaluate this record in an attempt to understand and interpret the present. Education: 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. Employment Outlook: History majors may find job opportunities in the teaching field, as well as other interesting careers such as historical societies, museums, special libraries, government agencies, television (consulting and research). Related Careers: Because of its breadth as a part of the liberal arts curriculum, a major in history provides excellent preparation for any occupation emphasizing communications skills and personal relations, e.g., journalism, civil service, law, foreign service, publishing, public relations, overseas business (especially area studies students), business management and sales. Program: History Major and History Teaching Major Bachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). Psychology 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for History Teaching majors. C. A minor is required. D. History majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. (All teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.25 G. P. A.) F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division. (Courses numbered 300 and above) H. Transferring students with History majors must take at least two approved History courses at Weber State College. I. Students obtaining a History Teaching major must satisfy the School of Social Science Certification Program. (See Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Education 195 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 45 credit hours in History courses, with 21 hours of upper division work. B. History courses required (24 credit hours): History 101 (4), 102 (4), 103 (4), 120 (5), 121 (5), 499 (2). C. History courses to elect from (21 credit hours): History 301 (5), 305 (3), 307 (3), 309 (3), 312 (3), 313 (5), 314 (3), 315 (3), 319 (3), 326 (3), 420 ( 5), 422 (3), 423 (3), 425 (5), 427 ( 3), 428 (3), 429 (3), 430 ( 5), 212 Social Sciences History 431 (5), 432 (5), 433 (5), 440 (5), 442 (3), 443 (3), 444 (3), 450 (3), 451 (3), 459 (3), 460 (5), 461 (5), 465 (3), 470 (5), 471 (5), 472 (5) 483 (1-2), 495 (1-5), 498 (2). D. Support courses required: Political Science 110 (5); teaching majors must take Communication 102 (3). E. History Teaching majors must take History 427 (3) or 428 (3), and it is strongly recommended that History Departmental Majors take 427 (3) or 428 (3). F. It is strongly recommended that students who plan to work for an advanced degree in History study a foreign language during the undergraduate years. Program: History Minor and History Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in minor courses. B. Transferring students with History minors must take at least one approved History course at Weber State College. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 25 credit hours in History courses. B. Courses required: 1. For History departmental minors (17 credit hours): History 101 (4), 102 (4), 103 (4); 170 (5) or 120 (5) or 121 (5) or Political Science 110 (5). 2. For History Teaching minors (15 credit hours): History 101 (4), 102 (4), 103 (4); 427 (3) or 428 (3). C. History courses to elect from (at least 8 credit hours in upper division for History departmental minor; at least 5 credit hours in upper division for History Teaching minor): History 301 (5), 305 (3), 307 (3), 309 (3), 312 (3), 313 (5), 314 (3), 315 (3), 319 (3), 326 (3), 420 (5), 422 (3), 423 (3), 425 (5), 427 (3), 428 (3), 429 (3), 430 (5), 431 (5), 432 (5), 433 (5), 440 (5), 442 (3), 443 (3), 444 (3), 450 (3), 451 (3), 459 (3), 460 (5), 461 (5), 465 (3), 470 (5), 471 (5), 472 (5), 483 (1-2), 495 (1-5), 498 (2). D. Support course required: Teaching minors must take Political Science 110 (5). Asian Studies MinorThe Department of History participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Latin American Studies MinorThe Department of History participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Latin Amercan Studies representative who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Social Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Program: History Honors Major I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill requirements for History departmental or teaching major. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling requirements for a History major, take at least twenty 213