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image 1Department of History

B.A. in History

A major in history prepares students for graduate study in the discipline as well as for the intellectual demands of many other professions, including law, journalism, civil service, banking, and business. History majors bring to their careers highly valued abilities in research and writing, along with a sophisticated knowledge of world affairs.

Requirements
In addition to University General Education requirements, the requirements for the major in history are as follows:

Required Courses (36 credits)
Students must take the following required courses:
Course # Course Title
HIS 101 & 102 Western Civilization I & II
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HIS 105 & 106 World Civilization I & II
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Additional European (3 credits)
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United States History at any level (9 credits)
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Non-West (6 credits)
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Sophomore Research Skills Seminar (3 credits)
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Senior Research Seminar (3 credits)
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Additional History Electives (6 credits)

Please Note: The Department of History will accord 3 credits toward the history major for economic history courses ECO 220 European History, ECO 221 American Economic History. For course descriptions see Economics.


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Contact Us
For additional information, please contact:

Department of History
Blodgett Hall, Room 200
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4790

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