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 Capstone Project 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

Secondary Certification prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades. Students enrolled in the History program with a desire to obtain secondary education endorsement complete coursework in history as well as other social science disciplines, including economics, geography, international relations, political science, and sociology. For current requirements concerning social studies, professional education, and certification courses, see the School of Education, Department of History & Political Science, and an advisor.

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.