History Major

Major in History-Liberal Arts 36 Total Credits

Core Requirements 6 cr. hrs.
HIST 101 Origins of Civilization (supporting course)*, 3 cr.
HIST 102 Origins of One World, 3 cr.
HIST 485 History Seminar, 3 cr.
*Required supporting course; credits apply in GEN. ED.

Required Courses
Choose one of the following Non-Western History Courses, 3 cr. hrs.
HIST 201 Introduction to Asian Civilization, 3 cr.
HIST 202 Introduction to Latin American Civilizations, 3 cr.
HIST 203 The Mediterranean: A Survey, 3 cr.
Choose three of the following U.S. History Courses** 9 cr. hrs
HIST 204 U.S. Immigration and Ethnic History, 3
HIST 205 Women‚s History: United States, 3
HIST 206 Native Americans and the United States, 3
HIST 207 African American History, 3
HIST 215 United States History to 1865, 3
HIST 216 United States History from 1865, 3
**History 215 OR 216 required; both may be taken
Directed Electives 18 cr. hrs.
Select two advanced U.S. History courses (numbered 300 or above), 6
Select two advanced non-U.S. History courses (numbered 300 or above), 6
Select two advanced Electives (numbered 300 or above), 6

General Education Requirements

BA and BS Liberal Arts majors as listed for CAS.
BS Education majors as listed for CEPS.

Department of History and Philosophy

307 Kleinpell Fine Arts
(715) 425-3164
www.uwrf.edu/HIST/

History: Kurt Leichtle-Chair, Betty Bergland, Ryan Fischer, Victoria
Houseman, Kiril Petkov, Chris Simer, Thomas White and Zhiguo Yang

Philosophy: Richard Horton, Matthew Meyer, Imtiaz Moosa, David Peters and Tanya Whitehouse

The Department of History and Philosophy offers courses and degrees for those who wish to learn how to read, think and write effectively. A degree in history is excellent preparation for careers in business, advertising, government, foreign service, international relations, publications, journalism and human services. It also is indicated for those who wish to pursue a career specifically in the field of history including teaching at the elementary, secondary, or college level, or working in museums, archives and libraries. Students take courses in a variety of periods, areas and topics.

Majors are encouraged to participate in an internship program for practical preparation for a career. Various options are also offered for study in other countries of the world as part of the degree.

Majors are strongly urged to take a course in Women's Studies to enhance their understanding of the human past.

The Broad Field Social Studies Major is recommended for secondary teachers in Wisconsin and Minnesota.