History must complete additional coursework in professional and Integrated Curriculum. In addition, students must also complete courses in broadfield social sciences, which include economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology/anthropology. See the Department of Education section of this Catalog for a complete listing of broadfield courses. Students seeking teacher licensure must keep in contact with both the history and education departments. History courses required for the major include HIS 116, HIS 301, HIS 302, HIS 451 and HIS 452. Students are required to pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) to be admitted to the secondary licensure program, the appropriate content area test prior to the student teaching semester, and the APT (Assessment of Professional Teaching) test prior to program completion. See the director of secondary education for further information.
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understanding of cause-and-effect relationships; To urge the development of clear and persuasive use of oral and written expression; To become aware of the diversity and commonality of peoples through history; To appreciate the profound story of our collective past in a variety of national arenas and eras; To enjoy the pleasure of viewing life in its previous struggles and triumphs; and To learn to love the life of the mind and the production of ideas.
Student Learning Outcomes for History Majors Students are to: • Engage in independent research on an historical issue and provide argument based upon said research. • Master historical content, revel in the creative process, be a lifelong learner, value democratic processes and understand Western culture. • Be knowledgeable in the field and model teaching styles (for those in teacher education).
Mission Statement The mission of the history department is to serve the academic needs of majors and non-majors alike by acquainting them with a knowledge of the past and providing them with the skills to understand and analyze trends, personalities and movements that have shaped events. As Jefferson so aptly put it: “History by apprising them of the past will enable them to judge of the future; it will avail them of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify them under every disguise it may assume; and knowing it, to defeat its views.”
Course Offerings One unit of credit equals four semester hours. HIS 111 Survey of Western Civilization I An introduction to the Western tradition. From ancient Mesopotamia to the beginnings of the Reformation, the political structures, religious and philosophical beliefs, and cultural achievements of the Western tradition are emphasized. Fall Term. HIS 112 Survey of Western Civilization II An introduction to the Western tradition beginning with the Reformation and continuing to the present day. Political, religious and cultural themes are joined by economic and social advance in the modern world. Spring Term.
Goals of the Department • To allow students to develop a sense of history; • To encourage critical thinking and the
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