Southern New Hampshire University Total History Major Credits: 33
History
Free Electives Credits: 30
Coordinator: Dr. Kenneth Nivison The History Major at Southern New Hampshire University is designed to be both comprehensive and flexible when compared to undergraduate programs throughout the country. Students receive a broad foundation in United States history and Western Civilization, primarily through primary sources, and then may, in consultation with their advisor, design their own course of study incorporating coursework from throughout the university. Students may choose a general course based in United States, European, or world studies, or may organize their degree around a specific theme such as religion, African-American, political, social, intellectual, or economic topics to name a few. All history majors complete required courses in historical methods and a senior colloquium where they write a senior thesis. In addition, the student may pursue a secondary interest in more depth since the major allows for 21 credits in electives. The flexibility of the History Major prepares students to enter a wide variety of fields upon graduation. SNHU students have gone on to graduate school in many areas in addition to history. They are active in the Department of State, politics, museum work, research, law, journalism, and of course, business. Some choose to teach. The History Major prepares you for whatever life may throw your way because it teaches you to think critically, research thoroughly, synthesize varied and disparate materials and ideas all the while communicating effectively. These skills translate to every walk of life.
History Curriculum Also offered Online and at the following Continuing Education Centers: Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Portsmouth, and Brunswick Maine
Bachelor of Arts B.A./B.S. Core: 48 credits Arts and Sciences courses outside the disciplinary fields of the major as determined by the faculty 9 credits Major Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. HIS
109
HIS
110
HIS HIS
113 114
Western Civilization I: Prehistory to Renaissance Western Civilization II: Renaissance to Present United States History I: 1607 to 1865 United States History II: 1865 to Present
One of the four courses above will fulfill the university core requirement in History and thus is not counted as a credit in the History Major. HIS HIS HIS
340 460
Historical Methods History Colloquium Six 200 to 400 level HIS electives*
* In consultation with an advisor and history department chair select six 200-400 level courses that focus on a particular theme, three of which must carry a history designation. 62
Total Credits: 120
Social Studies Education The social studies education program allows students to major in social studies with a concentration in history or political science and to complete the State of New Hampshire’s requirements for certification to teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program of study provides the prospective social studies teacher with a broad and integrated liberal arts background, and the techniques, knowledge and experience to help middle, junior and senior high school students develop to their highest potential. Social studies certification covers primary areas of history, governments, economics, and geography, as well as secondary areas of psychology and sociology. The interdisciplinary program prepares students to teach in these areas.
Social Studies Education Curriculum Bachelor of Arts B.A./B.S. Core:
48 credits
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education to satisfy the IT 100 competencies in the B.A./B.S. Core for all education students enrolled in a certification program. History Concentration Major Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. GEO
200
HIS
109
HIS
110
HIS HIS HIS
114 301 314
HIS
319
HIS
or 357
HIS HIS
321 340
World Geography (fulfills B.A./B.S. core requirement) Western Civilization I: Prehistory to Renaissance Western Civilization II: Renaissance to the Present United States History II: 1865 to Present World History and Culture European Conquest of the New World African-American History since the Civil War African-American History through the Civil War The Ancient World of Greece and Rome Historical Methods
Total Major Credits: 27 Required Courses EDU 200 Introduction to Education EDU 208 Assessment, Accountability and Teaching in the Classroom EDU 275 Writing Workshop for Educators EDU 318 Methods of Teaching Secondary Education EDU 326 Methods of Teaching Social Studies EDU 426 Implementation of Action Research