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Columbia, MO 65211-7500
phone: 573-882-2481
fax: 573-884-5151
email: LockwoodM@missouri.edu
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Undergraduate ProgramOutlined below are the Department of History's major requirements for an undergraduate degree. Please note that the College of Arts & Science and the University have additional requirements which must be met in order to graduate from the institution. For a detailed look at our requirements and other information concerning the undergraduate program, please see Undergraduate Study in History (pdf). RequirementsA History major requires a total of 33 hours of history courses. Introductory Courses (numbered below 2000): Three courses, one from three of the following four areas:
Area Specific Courses (number 1000 or above, not to include 1100, 1200, 1500, 1510):
History Electives: 3 history courses at the 3000 level or above Capstone - 6 hours chosen from 4 options :
One Writing Intensive History course at the 3000 level or above (all seminars are writing intensive) Graduation Plan: Once a student has earned 55 hours of college credit, they are required to file a Graduation Plan with their major department. Students planning to major in history must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and must also have successfully completed Math 1100/1120 and English 1000 in order to file a Graduation Plan. The Graduation Plan is a contract between you, the Department of History, and the College of Arts & Science. The contract specifies the courses you will complete in order to satisfy degree requirements. The plan does not include elective courses, therefore, a student must complete all the courses on their graduation plan and accumulate 120 credit hours in order to graduate. Minor in HistoryTo obtain a minor in History, a student must complete 15 hours of coursework in the History Department. At least nine hours of the fifteen must be in courses numbered 2000 or above. A minimum of nine hours must be taken in residence, six of which must be in courses numbered 2000 or above. A grade of “C-“ or better is required for all History courses taken for a minor. The selection and mix of courses is left to the discretion of the student. In general, courses counted toward the Minor in History cannot be used to meet general education requirements, or Arts & Science foundation requirements, however, you should check with your “major” department for specific guidelines. History Minor Form (in Word). Honors ProgramThe Department of History offers an Honors Program leading to the BA in History “with honors in the department.” Participation in the departmental honors program requires that a student maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA. The Honors Program requires the student to complete a six hour, individual research sequence (History 4995/4996), normally taken in the senior year, under the direction of a department faculty member. The student’s work focuses on the writing of a satisfactory honors thesis, which must be defended before a faculty examining committee. Successful completion and defense of the honors thesis and a 3.3 cumulative GPA will graduate a history major with “honors in” the department. Below are a few examples of topics that students have chosen to explore in their honors thesis: “A Fateful Moment in the History of a Free Country”: An Analysis of Supreme Court Rulings Governing the Right to Association for the Communist Party, USA and the NAACP Signs and Crosses: The Treatment of Astrology and Martyrdom in Luther’s Postils The Fractious Alliance: Franco-American Relations From 1980 to 2003 Reaching a Lasting Peace: An Exploration in the Causes of the Sudanese Civil Wars and Senator John C. Danforth’s efforts at Mediations The Buffoon, The Radical, and the Pundit: White Racialists and American Popular Culture Internship ProgramThe History Department offers majors the opportunity to gain valuable experience through the department Internship Program. The student enrolls in History 4940, earns three hours of credit, all while working at one of five available internship sites. Each site will offer a unique experience, distinctly different from what a student will gain from a classroom experience. Currently the department has internships available at the following agencies:
For more information, see the Internship brochure. Undergraduate ScholarshipsThe History Department awards several scholarships each year to students who major in History, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have filed a Graduation Plan in History (meaning the student has completed 55 hours of college credit). Students must fill out a scholarship application, provide a letter of recommendation and submit a personal statement to be considered for selection. Scholarships usually range from $500.00-$1,000.00 dollars. Currently the following scholarships are available:
Undergradaute History AssociationThe Undergraduate History Association (UHA) is an organization intended to bring together students with an interest in any period of history, whether they are history majors, minors, or neither. Through group meetings, as well as formal and informal get-togethers, members become better acquainted with each other and can offer one another valuable information and advice on courses, research papers, opportunities to study abroad, etc. In the past UHA has sponsored guest speakers, organized “movie nights” and pizza parties, and participated in community service projects, like Habitat for Humanity. UHA is not just for upperclass history majors, who are established in the program. Freshmen, sophomores and students who are undecided on a major are more than welcome to join. |
ContactsProfessor Lois Huneycutt Jenny Morton LinksProspective Students DownloadsUndergraduate Study in History (pdf) Honors Program (pdf) |
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