B.A. in History

College of Arts and Humanities
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement4
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Diverse Communities requirement3
Ethics requirement3
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement6-8
Behavioral & Social Science requirement6
Humanities requirement6
Arts requirement3
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Degree Requirements
Language/Culture requirement0-15
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202).
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
History Core
Five courses (15 credits) comprising 1 approved lower-level course in World History, 1 approved lower-level course in U.S. history, 2 other approved lower-level courses, and HIS 300.
World History
Select one course from the following:3
HIS 100
Contemporary Global History
HIS 101
History of Civilization I
HIS 102
History of Civilization: Power, Identity, and Culture in the Modern World
U.S. History
Select one course from the following:3
HIS 150
The American Experience
HIS 151
History of the United States I
HIS 152
History of the United States II
Lower-Level Electives
Select two courses from the following:6
HIS 100
Contemporary Global History
HIS 101
History of Civilization I
HIS 102
History of Civilization: Power, Identity, and Culture in the Modern World
HIS 150
The American Experience
HIS 151
History of the United States I
HIS 152
History of the United States II
HIS 200
Making History: Controversies in History
HIS 214
Do No Harm? The Pursuit of Justice in the History of Medicine
HIS 215
Introduction to the History of Science
HIS 221
The Medieval Middle East
HIS 222
The Modern Middle East
HIS 224
Reform and Revolution in Imperial Russia
Required Course
HIS 300Varieties of History3
Historical Focus-Area
Students choose one 300/400-level course from each of the geographic regions of U.S., European, and World/Regional history, and 4 thematically related 300/400-level courses independent of geographic region, chosen with approval from advisor21
U.S. history
European history
World/regional history
Thematic Focus-Area
Capstone Requirement
HIS 400Research Seminar in History 13
Electives
Students select additional free electives to complete 120 credits.21-33
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in History program can complete an elective course of studies that will lead to social studies teacher certification. See department advisor for details.
Total Minimum Credits Required120
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

United States History Courses

HIS 313Eugenics and the University: The History of Higher Education's "War on the Weak"3
HIS 329Gender and Peace3
HIS 343Colonial America3
HIS 344History of Pennsylvania3
HIS 352Modern American Military History3
HIS 356U.S. Environmental History3
HIS 357Diplomatic History of the United States3
HIS 362Violence in America3
HIS 364U.S. Urban History3
HIS 365American Popular Culture in the 20th Century3
HIS 366The Turbulent Sixties3
HIS 367American Material Culture3
HIS 368Gay America3
HIS 369American West3
HIS 370American Indians3
HIS 373African-American History3
HIS 376American History at the Movies3
HIS 378Revolutionary America3
HIS 380History of U.S. Involvement in the Middle East3
HIS 390History on the Web3
HIS 393Reproduction and Reproductive Rights in the United States from 1700 to the Present3
HIS 399Topics in U.S. History3
HIS 410Independent Study in History1-3
HIS 413Nuclear War: The History of Fighting, Filming, Surviving, or Preventing One3
HIS 418Global History of Slavery3
HIS 440American Jewish History3
HIS 444History of American Education3
HIS 450Internship In History1-3
HIS 451Women and Gender in American History3
HIS 458History Of The Cold War3
HIS 460Field Studies In History3
HIS 480Digital History3

European History Courses

HIS 318The Ancient World3
HIS 319Medieval Europe3
HIS 320Renaissance and Reformation3
HIS 323Austrian Civilization3
HIS 324Race & Nation in the Russian Empire3
HIS 328The French Revolution and Napoleon3
HIS 329Gender and Peace3
HIS 33120th Century Europe3
HIS 332The Holocaust3
HIS 390History on the Web3
HIS 398Topics in European History3
HIS 410Independent Study in History1-3
HIS 413Nuclear War: The History of Fighting, Filming, Surviving, or Preventing One3
HIS 418Global History of Slavery3
HIS 421History Of England To 16883
HIS 422History Of England Since 16883
HIS 423Modern Germany3
HIS 424World of Communism3
HIS 425Twentieth-Century Russia3
HIS 427Modern France: 1789 To Present3
HIS 43419th Century Europe3
HIS 450Internship In History1-3
HIS 458History Of The Cold War3
HIS 460Field Studies In History3
HIS 480Digital History3

World/Regional Courses

HIS 302Modern India3
HIS 305Modern China3
HIS 306Chinese Civilization3
HIS 308Introduction to the Islamic World3
HIS 311History of Africa to 18753
HIS 312History of Africa Since 18753
HIS 314Latin American Women's History3
HIS 315Colonial Latin America3
HIS 316Modern Latin America3
HIS 317History of Mexico3
HIS 318The Ancient World3
HIS 349The Jew in History3
HIS 375A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict3
HIS 380History of U.S. Involvement in the Middle East3
HIS 381The Forgotten Queens of Islam3
HIS 390History on the Web3
HIS 397Topics in World History3
HIS 407History of Brazil3
HIS 410Independent Study in History1-3
HIS 418Global History of Slavery3
HIS 424World of Communism3
HIS 450Internship In History1-3
HIS 458History Of The Cold War3
HIS 460Field Studies In History3
HIS 480Digital History3

Accelerated B.A. in History to M.A. in History Program 

Students must apply formally and explain why they think the "Fast Track" program will benefit their goals. They must also have the support of at least two members of the History faculty.  The History Department graduate coordinator will either accept the application or deny it with written explanation. The graduate coordinator will admit students conditionally to the M.A. program if they maintain a 3.0 GPA overall AND in their HIS courses. Students may replace up to 12 elective credits with graduate course options from the list below.

Accelerated Program Eligible Courses
HIS 500Methods & Materials Of Rsrch In History3
HIS 505Studies In The History & Culture Of East3
HIS 509The Modern Middle East And The West3
HIS 511Africa to Independence3
HIS 520Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice3
HIS 523History of Germany3
HIS 530Problems In Medieval Civilization3
HIS 532The Reformation3
HIS 534French Revolution & Napoleonic Era3
HIS 535Nationalism & Democracy: 1815-19143
HIS 536Europe Since 19143
HIS 543Jews In Modern European History3
HIS 544Final Solution3
HIS 545The Holocaust3
HIS 546Genocide In Modern History3
HIS 547Asocials And The Holocaust3
HIS 548Women And The Holocaust3
HIS 550Colonial America: 1607-17633
HIS 551Revolutionary America: 1763-17893
HIS 553The Rise Of The New Nation: 1789-18503
HIS 554Civil War & Reconstruction: 1850-18773
HIS 555Emergence Of Modern America: 1876-19233
HIS 557Problems In Amer Constitut Development3
HIS 558History Of The Cold War3
HIS 561The Indian in America's Past3
HIS 600Internships in History3-6
HIS 601Directed Readings in American History3
HIS 602Directed Readings in European History3
HIS 603Directed Readings World/Regional History3
HIS 650Seminar in American History3
HIS 651Seminar in European History3
HIS 652Seminar in History of non-Western World3
HIS 660Field Studies In History3-6
HIS 690Independent Studies in History1-3

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

B.A. in History

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
HIS 151 History of the United States I 3
WRT 120 Effective Writing I 3
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 4
Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed 3
Language 101 3
 Credits16
Semester Two
HIS 101 History of Civilization I 3
HIS 152 History of the United States II 3
MAT 103 Introduction to Mathematics (OR HIGHER) 3
WRT 2XX200-Level WRT Course 3
Language 102 3
 Credits15
Year Two
Semester Three
HIS 102 History of Civilization: Power, Identity, and Culture in the Modern World 3
HIS 300 Varieties of History 3
Humanities Gen Ed (LIT or PHI) 3
Arts Gen Ed 3
Language 201 3
Free Elective (optional minor) 3
 Credits18
Semester Four
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
SPK 208 Public Speaking 3
Science Gen Ed 3
Language 202 3
Free Elective (optional minor) 3
 Credits15
Year Three
Semester Five
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Cognate Course 3
Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed 3
Diverse Communities Gen Ed 3
 Credits15
Semester Six
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Cognate Course 3
Science Gen Ed 3
Free Elective (speaking emphasis) 3
 Credits15
Year Four
Semester Seven
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Cognate Course 3
Free Elective (300/400-level speaking emphasis) 3
Free Elective (optional minor) 3
 Credits15
Semester Eight
HIS 400 Research Seminar in History 3
Interdisciplinary Gen Ed 3
Humanities Gen Ed (PHI or LIT) 3
Free Elective (optional minor) 3
Free Elective (optional minor) 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits124

B.A. in History with Elective Social Studies Teacher Certification

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
HIS 152 History of the United States II 3
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3
WRT 120 Effective Writing I 3
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 4
Language 101 3
 Credits16
Semester Two
HIS 101 History of Civilization I 3
EDP 280 Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education 3
SED 100 An Exploration of Secondary Education 3
MAT 103 Introduction to Mathematics ((OR ABOVE)) 3
WRT 2XX200-Level WRT Course 3
Language 102 3
 Credits18
Year Two
Semester Three
HIS 102 History of Civilization: Power, Identity, and Culture in the Modern World 3
HIS 300 Varieties of History 3
MAT 104 Introduction to Applied Mathematics ((OR ABOVE)) 3
EDF 300 Democracy and Education 3
LIT/CLS XXX 3
Language 201 3
 Credits18
Semester Four
SED 200 Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools 3
ECO 111
or ECO 112
 Principles of Economics (Macro)
or Principles of Economics (Micro)
 3
EDA 103 Foundations of Special Education 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Science Gen Ed 3
Language 202 3
 Credits18
Year Three
Semester Five
HIS 151 History of the United States I 3
PSC 100 United States Government and Politics 3
EDR 347 Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 3
LAN 382
or ENG 382
 Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
or Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Science Gen Ed 3
 Credits21
Semester Six
HIS 400 Research Seminar in History 3
SED 300 Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom 3
EDA 303 Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators 2
ERM 355 Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Humanities Gen Ed (PHI) 3
 Credits20
Year Four
Semester Seven
ANT 102
or SOC 100
 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Introduction to Sociology
 3
GEO 101
or GEO 103
 World Geography
or Human Geography
 3
SED 331 Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
HIS 3XX/4XXHistory Elective 3
Arts Gen Ed 3
 Credits18
Semester Eight
SED 411 Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half 6
SED 412 Student Teaching Sec - 2nd Half 6
 Credits12
 Total Credits141