Program: History, B.A. - University of Saint Joseph

Apr 04, 2025

2019-2020 Course Catalog

The B.A. program in History offers its majors intensive studies of historical and contemporary events and issues, using primary sources and field experience, as well as internships. These introduce the student to the methodologies needed in graduate school and in careers related to History. Among such careers are law, library science, journalism, teaching and government.

Program outcomes

The student will:

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of American and World history
Apply historical methodology to a significant research project
Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking and presentation
Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of career choices and graduate studies

Program requirements (33 credits)

Majors in History are expected to maintain a C or better in all courses in the major.

Required courses (12 credits)

HIST 105 - World History I 3 Credits or
HIST 106 - World History II 3 Credits
HIST 120 - The American Scene to 1865 3 Credits or
HIST 121 - The American Scene From 1865 3 Credits
HIST 309 - Professional Paths and Practices: History Workshop 3 Credits
HIST 499 - Coordinating Seminar 3 Credits

Electives (21 credits)

Electives must include at least 18 credits of courses at 200-level or above, including at least two 200-level or above courses in non-American History and at least one 300-level course. Students are allowed to use another 100-level course toward their electives if they so choose.