The major in history provides a fundamental knowledge of societies and their cultures.
Students study the origins, nature, and effects of historical change.
They also learn the language and methodologies that historians employ in their analysis of the human experience. They also must earn a minimum of 3.0 credits of course work in history above the 200-level in each of the three departmental fields. All B.A. and B.S. degree candidates in history will earn a minimum of 12.0 credits in the concentration above the 200-level. The B.A. degree program requires that students complete 48 hours of electives in any field of study at the university. Liberal arts majors are free to construct a program to suit their particular needs as long as all departmental requirements above are fulfilled.