One or more of the preceding courses may be waived by the department chair upon demonstrated proficiency in European, United States, Latin American, Middle Eastern, African or East Asian history. Of these 33 semester credits in history, at least 15 must be taken in residence at the College. Students are advised not to limit their junior and senior year classes to ones confined to the history of a single nation. All history concentrators must earn a C or better in their colloquium to fulfill the requirement.
Students usually enroll in a colloquium in the junior or senior year.
Individuals who intend to write an Honors thesis in History are encouraged to take the colloquium in their junior year, in order to gain desirable writing and research experience. Foreign languages are recommended for students planning to concentrate in history, especially if they plan to enter graduate programs in the discipline. Satisfactory completion of the department's colloquium requirement also fulfills the concentration writing requirement in history. Colloquia and seminars provide students with a series of opportunities to practice their writing. You should register for Honors in the Spring of your junior year.