History (B.A.)

51 hours, minor required, plus 6 hours of same foreign language

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of American, European, and public history.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of history and knowledge of basic research techniques, the use of documents, and the handling of evidence, as part of a Christian worldview.
3. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective communication of independent research.
4. Be able to apply Christian ethics to life situations.
5. Have an increased understanding of people of different cultures, times, and places.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

6 HOURS WORLD CIVILIZATION

• HIST-2823 World Civilization to 1500
• HIST-2833 World Civilization Since 1500

6 HOURS AMERICAN HISTORY

• HIST-2213 History of the U.S. to 1877
• HIST-2223 History of the U.S. Since 1877

9 HOURS RESEARCH

Must be passed with a grade of “C” or better

• HIST-2123 Introduction to Historical Research
• HIST-2813 Data Analysis
• HIST-4733 Historiography

3 HOURS PUBLIC HISTORY

• HIST-2723 Introduction to Public History

15 HOURS 3000/4000 LEVEL CLASSES

3 HOURS HISTORY ELECTIVES

6 HOURS IN THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE

3 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY

• PSYC-1113 General Psychology I

3 HOURS LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

• ENGL-2213 Perspectives in Literature

3 HOURS HUMANITIES CHOSEN FROM

• ARTS-2013 Survey of Visual Culture
• ARTS-2423 History of Photography and Motion Pictures
• MUSC-2013 Music Appreciation
• MUSC-2023 Jazz Appreciation
• MUSC-3213 Perspectives in World Music
• ABRD-2903 Aesthetics