History (B.A./B.S.)

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Program Coordinator/Contact
William Prigge, Department Head
Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion
West Hall Room 109
E-mail: will.prigge@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/hist
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Program Information
The history curriculum is adaptable to personal interests and needs, allowing students to explore the past and make connections to the present. The Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree in history prepares students for careers in various professional occupations, law, journalism, teaching, business, public service, library sciences, international work, historical research, and provides a necessary background for graduate work or other specialized training.

Student Learning Outcomes
History graduates will be able to effectively communicate, research, analyze, interpret, and apply information in various professional contexts.

Academic Requirements
No more than 6 credits in HIST 491-591 - Independent Study (COM) and HIST 494 - Internship (COM) may be counted toward the major or minor. No grade below a “C” in history courses may be used to fulfill major and minor requirements.

Course Delivery Format
The program provides courses online and face to face on campus and at various off-campus attendance centers.

Requirements for History Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
and
ENGL 201
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity : Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity : Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics : Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences : Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements

Goal #1 First Year Seminar : Credits: 2
Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility : Credits: 3

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

One declared minor outside of the major prefix OR a second major OR a teaching specialization. The minor may be a traditional minor within one department or it may be interdisciplinary involving more than one department. The minor can be in a different college. The minor must be declared no later than the student’s third semester of enrollment.
Capstone course in the major discipline
Upper division coursework Credits: 33

Bachelor of Arts Requirements: 6+

Modern Foreign Language Including the 202-Level Credits: 6+

Bachelor of Science Requirements: 10+

Natural Sciences Credits: 10+
- Any two lab sciences.
- Coursework must include 2 prefixes.
- MATH and STATS courses do not count toward the science requirement.

SGRs, IGRs, and/or Major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science specifications.

Major Requirements

HIST 111 - World Civilizations I * ** (COM) Credits: 3
or HIST 121 - Western Civilization I * ** (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 112 - World Civilizations II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
or HIST 122 - Western Civilization II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
HIST 151 - United States History I * ** (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 152 - United States History II * ** (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 280 - Writing History Credits: 3
HIST 480 - Historical Methods and Historiography (COM) (AW) Credits: 3

American History Electives

Select 9 credits of American History Electives, which can include:

HIST 494 - Internship Credits: 1-12 (max 3 credits)
up to 3 credits in level 200
other 300-400 level American History Electives

Three of the 9 credits must include one of the following:

HIST 349 - Women in American History (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian ** (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 492-592 - Topics Credits: 1-4 (3 credits required)
Civil Rights Movement (3)
African-American Studies I (3)
African-American Studies II (3)

World History Electives

Select 9 credits of World History Electives, which can include:

up to 3 credits in level 200
POLS 447 - Latin American Politics (COM) Credits: 3
POLS 458 - Democracy & Authoritarianism Credits: 3
other 300-400 level World History Electives