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History Major
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Area of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- General History
- Public History
- Social Studies Education
General History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 18 | |
American History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
Choose one of the following courses (if not used above): | ||
| Law and Equality in Historical Perspective | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| Introduction to African-American History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Introductory Topics in History (U.S. History Topics) | ||
Western and World History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture I | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture II | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
Choose one of the following courses (if not used above): | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture I | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture II | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Introductory Topics in History (Western and World History Topics) | ||
Historical Methods | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 27 | |
| Seminar in History | ||
Category I, American History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Wisconsin First Nations History | ||
| Problems in American Thought | ||
| United States Immigration History | ||
| American Colonial History | ||
| History of Wisconsin | ||
| The Early American Republic | ||
| Topics in African American History | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| Voyageur Magazine Practicum | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Topics in U.S. History | ||
Category II, European History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| The Middle Ages | ||
| History of Modern Germany | ||
| Europe in the 19th Century | ||
| Europe in the 20th Century | ||
| Contemporary Europe | ||
| Topics in Medieval History | ||
| Topics in Early Modern European History | ||
| Topics in Modern European History | ||
| Nazi Germany | ||
Category III, World History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice (Topic: South Africa) | ||
| Global Environmental History | ||
| The Rise of Islamic Civilization to 1800 | ||
| History of Modern Africa | ||
| Topics in Medieval History (Topic: Medieval Russia) | ||
| Studies in Comparative History (Topic: Mongols) | ||
Choose 15 credits from the following courses: | ||
Any 300-400 History courses may be used to complete this requirement if not used above | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
Topics: South Africa (if not used above); The U.S. and Genocide; Hist Perspectives on US Education System; The National Parks; The History of Transience in the United States; Race, Gender, and the History of Civil Rights | ||
| Wisconsin First Nations History | ||
| Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Topic: LGBTQ+ Archive Workshop) | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Public History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 21 | |
American History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
Choose one of the following courses (if not used above): | ||
| Law and Equality in Historical Perspective | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| Introduction to African-American History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Introductory Topics in History (U.S. History Topics) | ||
Western and World History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture I | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture II | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
Choose one of the following courses (if not used above): | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture I | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture II | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Introductory Topics in History (Western and World History Topics) | ||
Historical Methods | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
Public Administration | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 27 | |
Category I, American History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Wisconsin First Nations History | ||
| Problems in American Thought | ||
| United States Immigration History | ||
| American Colonial History | ||
| History of Wisconsin | ||
| The Early American Republic | ||
| Topics in African American History | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Topics in U.S. History | ||
Category II, European History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| The Middle Ages | ||
| History of Modern Germany | ||
| Europe in the 19th Century | ||
| Europe in the 20th Century | ||
| Contemporary Europe | ||
| Topics in Medieval History | ||
| Topics in Early Modern European History | ||
| Topics in Modern European History | ||
| Nazi Germany | ||
Category III, World History | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice (Topic: South Africa) | ||
| Global Environmental History | ||
| The Rise of Islamic Civilization to 1800 | ||
| History of Modern Africa | ||
| Topics in Medieval History (Topic: Medieval Russia) | ||
| Studies in Comparative History (Topic: Mongols) | ||
Public History Experience | ||
| Public History Methods | ||
| Voyageur Magazine Practicum | ||
or HISTORY 497 | Internship | |
Professional Skills | ||
Choose two of the following courses: | ||
| How to Create Great Social Media Content | ||
| Documentary Video Production | ||
| Budgeting and Financial Management | ||
| Public and Non-Profit Management | ||
| Leadership in Organizations | ||
| Public and Nonprofit Budgeting | ||
| Fundraising and Marketing for Nonprofits | ||
Electives | ||
Choose 6 credits from the following courses: | ||
Any 300- or 400-level History course not used above | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
| Wisconsin First Nations History | ||
| Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Topic: LGBTQ+ Archive Workshop) | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Social Studies Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 15 | |
| American Government and Politics | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
or HISTORY 206 | History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | |
| Introduction to African-American History | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
Choose one of the following: | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture I | ||
| Foundations of Western Culture II | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Global Politics and Society | ||
| Wisconsin First Nations History | ||
| Quantitative Licensure Requirement | 3 | |
| Social Science Statistics | ||
| Math Appreciation | ||
| Advanced Algebra (or higher) | ||
| Required Content Courses | 15 | |
| Introduction to First Nations Studies | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
Choose one of the following: | ||
| Europe in the 20th Century | ||
| Topics in Modern European History (Topics: NAZI GERMANY or THE HOLOCAUST) | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice (Topic: THE U.S. AND GENOCIDE) | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
Choose one of the following | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Global Environmental History | ||
| Global Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
| Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
| Broadfield Requirements | 12 | |
| Macro Economic Analysis | ||
or ECON 203 | Micro Economic Analysis | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSYCH 203 | Introduction to Lifespan Development | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOCIOL 203 | Ethnic and Racial Identities | |
or SOCIOL 238 | Sociological Perspectives on Gender | |
| Native American Landscapes:Imagined and Lived Spaces (or GEOG 200-level or higher) | ||
| History Disciplinary Requirements | 6 | |
Choose any 300- or 400-level History course not used above, including HISTORY 480 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | |
