History BA

Total Credits - 120

Major - 37

• HIST 101 - Introduction to History & Political Science (HPSC) Credits: 1
• HIST 110 - Worldviews, Cultures and Gods Credits: 3
• HIST 204 - American Experience I Credits: 3
• HIST 205 - American Experience II Credits: 3
• HIST 277 - History Colloquium Credits: 0 (required each semester enrolled in the program)
• HIST 390 - Research Seminar Credits: 3
• HIST 480 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
• PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3
• Choose 6 credits of 300-level and above of US history courses (in consultation with advisor).
• Choose 6 credits of 300-level and above of non-US history courses (in consultation with advisor).

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  Choose one of the following courses:

• HIST 404 - Adventist Heritage Credits: 3
• RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3,4

Cognates

• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3 *
• Language to Intermediate level*

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  *Fulfills ACE requirement

General Education (Andrews Core Experience)

Students must fulfill all Bachelor’s Degree requirements listed in the Andrews Core Experience .

Secondary Certification

For students seeking secondary teacher certification. For more information regarding Andrews Core Experience or Secondary Certification with a BA or BS degree, see the department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum.

• ECON 225 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• GEOG 110 - Survey of Geography Credits: 3
• HIST 117 - Civilizations and Ideas I Credits: 3
• HIST 118 - Civilizations and Ideas II Credits: 3
• HIST 204 - American Experience I Credits: 3
• HIST 205 - American Experience II Credits: 3
• HIST 277 - History Colloquium Credits: 0
• HIST 390 - Research Seminar Credits: 3
• HIST 404 - Adventist Heritage Credits: 3
• HIST 459 - Special Methods in Teaching History and Social Studies Credits: 3
• HIST 480 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
• HIST 488 - Faith and History Credits: 3
• PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 237 - The Individual, State, and Marketplace Credits: 3
• PLSC 365 - American Foreign Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 435 - Public Policy Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3
• PLSC 460 - Area Study: Credits: 3

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of key historical facts, values, and ideas that have shaped civilizations throughout history.
• Conduct independent research to construct arguments based on primary sources and historical method.
• Critically examine and evaluate historical developments from a Seventh-day Adventist/Christian worldview.
• Explore and engage in the historical profession with personal interaction, research tools, and academic scholarship.
• Demonstrate competence in oral/written communication, presenting ideas, perspectives, and arguments in an effective manner.