Degree requirements
Required Courses
One of the following three courses:
| HIS 110 | Ancient & Mediterranean World | 3 |
| HIS 111 | Medieval/Early Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIS 112 | Modern European History | 3 |
One of the following three:
Optional Courses:
All majors are encouraged to take the following courses.
ECO 102, SOC 120 : For the history concentration, the requirements in economics (ECO 101 or ECO 102) and sociology (SOC 120) may be replaced with two humanities courses for those who seek a humanities-oriented major.
Concentrations
In addition to the requirements above, one of the following concentrations will be completed:
Concentration in History
Required Courses
Five courses in history, two of which must be at the 300 level, and two additional courses in political science. Students fulfilling a humanities focus in the history concentration may substitute two courses in classics, art history, music history, literature, philosophy or religion studies for SOC 120 and ECO 101 or ECO 102.
Concentration in Political Science
Required Courses
Five courses in political science, to include work in American government and international politics, with at least three of the five courses taken at the 300 level, and two additional courses in history.
Thematic Concentration
This option is available for students who wish to design their own program in area studies, such as European studies or American studies, or in a policy area of particular interest. The program is designed with a department adviser and includes seven additional courses, at least two of which are taken at the 300 level.