History

Degree

Bachelor of Arts with a major in History
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Arts and Humanities

Contact

Andrew Rotondo, Ph.D.
Assistant Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
arotondo@une.edu

Michael J. Cripps, Ph.D.
Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
mcripps@une.edu

Mission

The objectives of the History and Philosophy programs are to bring the study of the past to bear on the present, to demonstrate that knowledge and experience are dependent upon particular historical contexts, to expose students to a variety of cultures in historical context, to assist students to develop research and writing skills, to enrich students' appreciation and enjoyment of the richness of human endeavors, and to prepare students for a productive and rewarding professional life following the completion of their studies.

Major Description

The major and minor in History offer students the opportunity to study the past in connection with the present. All course offerings acquaint students with various ways of thinking about the past while helping them to develop a suite of skills for the 21st century. Required classes introduce students to the nature of history, push them to develop research skills, and familiarize them with various historical arguments while a wide slate of electives provide an opportunity to look more specifically at a range of times and places. There are opportunities to develop museum exhibits, to create podcasts, to develop independent research projects, and to collaborate with faculty.

Curricular Requirements

CAS Core RequirementsCredits
Total Credits42–43
Program Required CoursesCredits
HIS 150 – Telling Tales of the Past3
HIS 222 – U.S. History: Contact-Civil War3
HIS 223 – U.S. History: Reconst-Present3
HIS 290 – History Hands on Topics or HIS 291 – War Letters or HIS 292 – Mourning the Dead or HIS 295 – Medicine and the Media3
HIS 395 – What Really Happened?3
Select One (1) History Concentration (below)21
Total Credits36
Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits)Variable
Minimum Total Required Credits120

History Concentration Options

No ConcentrationCredits
LIL 420 – Arts & Humanities Capstone3
Six (6) credits of electives from List A or List B6
Twelve (12) credits of electives from List A with at least six (6) credits at 300- or 400-level12
History Education ConcentrationCredits
LIL 420 – Arts & Humanities Capstone or EDU 498 – Secondary Internship & Seminar3
PSC 101 – Intro to American Politics3
PSC 210 – Constitutional Law3
Six (6) credits of 300- or 400-level electives from List A6
Six (6) credits of electives from List A or List B6

Elective Course Options

List A ElectivesCredits
ARH 210 – Art History Survey I3
ARH 211 – Art History Survey II3
ARH 260 – Renaissance & Baroque Art3
ARH 270 – Art in the Modern World3
ARH 333 – Moroccan Theatre/Social Ch3
HIS 106 – Women, Health, and History3
HIS 199 – Expl: Topics in History3
HIS 204 – Growing Up Female3
HIS 230 – From Togas to Black Rats3
HIS 231 – Reformations, Revolutions3
HIS 240 – Latin Amer His I: Colonial Lat3
HIS 241 – Latin Amer His II: Modern Latin3
HIS 250 – American Women’s History I3
HIS 251 – American Women’s History II3
HIS 266 – Hist of Drugs in the Americas3
HIS 276 – History Human Trad I3
HIS 278 – Human Traditions3
HIS 280 – History Internship3
HIS 290 – History Hands On Topics3
HIS 291 – War Letters3
HIS 292 – Mourning the Dead3
HIS 299 – History Topics3
HIS 312 – College Girls3
HIS 318 – Histories of London3
HIS 335 – Environmental History of New England Seminar3
HIS 337 – Topics in Women’s History3
HIS 341 – Bestsellers & the Big Bad City3
HIS 343 – Modern Tourism3
HIS 344 – Postwar: Europe After WWII3
HIS 349 – Hist of Gender/Sexuality in LA3
HIS 351 – History of Modern Mexico3
HIS 370 – Slaves/Citiz: Afr in New World3
HIS 397 – History Independent Study1–12
HIS 399 – Topics in History3
HIS 400 – Topics in History3
HIS 404 – Directed Readings in History3
HIS 410 – Advanced Humanities Seminar3
HIS 420 – History Internship3
HIS 497 – History Independent Study1–12
List B ElectivesCredits
CMM 135 – Evolution of Television3
CMM 170 – Evolution of Documentary Film3
EDU 438 – Teaching Sec Social Studies3
EDU 498 – Secondary Internship & Seminar12
ENG 216 – Criminals, Idiots & Minors3
ENG 220 – History of the English Language3
ENG 412 – Humanities Seminar: Slavery3
GWS 276 – Women in the Ancient World3
GWS 278 – Women in the Modern Worlds3
LIL 120 – Intro to Arts & Humanities Sem3
MUS 220 – History of Jazz3
WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing3

Academic and Technical Standards

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the major is required.

A minimum grade of C must be achieved in HIS 290 to be used toward the major.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the history program, students will be able to:

  • Apply and utilize the range of skills and historical methodologies it takes to decode the historical record because of its incomplete, complex, and contradictory nature.
  • Recognize the provisional nature of knowledge, the disciplinary preference for complexity, and the comfort with ambiguity that familiarity with history requires.
  • Create historical arguments and narratives.

HuMed

If you are an exceptional undergraduate student aspiring to a career in medicine, the SWAGÊÓƵ HuMed program provides the opportunity that spans your junior and senior years as an undergraduate and your four (4) years in SWAGÊÓƵ’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. SWAGÊÓƵ HuMed makes it possible for you to deepen your learning in English/History/Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities while you prepare for a career as an osteopathic physician. 

View HuMed Requirements

During your years as an undergraduate in SWAGÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences, you complete the requisite coursework in the natural sciences to prepare for your graduate education, while earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English/History/Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. As a HuMed student, you are not required to take the MCAT for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Instead, the College of Osteopathic Medicine requires that you take the United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude test (UKCAT). You have an assurance of acceptance contingent upon fulfilling the HuMed curricular requirements and passing the interview process.

Minor

A student in another program may, with the permission of the Academic Director, earn a minor within the program upon the completion of eighteen (18) hours of course work in History.

Honors Program

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant scholarly, creative, or experiential activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor.

Transfer Credit

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the SWAGÊÓƵ for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.