History
H. Munro Prescott, Chair; J. Bergman, S. Blejwas, G. T. Emeagwali, V.
Geraci, B. Greenfield, K. Hermes, M. Jones, E. Kapetanopoulos, N. H.
Mezvinsky, A. Richard, G. Sunshine, M. Warshauer, L. Williams, R. Wolff (Dept. phone832-2800)
Major in History, B.A.
39 credits in History as follows: HIST 121 or 142 and HIST 122 or 143; HIST 261
and 262; HIST 301 or HIST 310 (taken prior to, or concurrently with, first
400-level history course); HIST 490 (taken after 24 credits of History courses,
including HIST 301 or 310 and 6 credits of History courses at 400-level); 12
credits in the primary area of concentration; 6 credits in the secondary; and 3
credits of elective. History majors must complete 12 credits in 400-level
courses. All History majors must take at least one course dealing with the
non-western world. This requirement may be met through a course within an area
of concentration or through an elective. The areas of concentration are: Ancient
and Medieval, Medieval and Modern Europe, United States, East Asia and Pacific
Rim, Africa and the African Diaspora, Latin America, and Public History.
Each year, the History honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, offers the
Theodore Paullin Prize for historical scholarship to an outstanding history
major.
Major in History, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching of history and social studies)
57 credits as follows:
a. 39 credits in History including HIST 121 or 142, and 122 or 143, 261, 262,
301 or 310 (taken prior to, or concurrently with, first 400-level history
course); HIST 490 (taken after 24 credits of History courses, including HIST 301
or 310 and 6 credits of History courses at 400-level); 12 credits in the primary
areas of concentration; 6 credits in the secondary; and 3 credits of electives.
All History majors must take at least one course dealing with the non-western
world.
12 credits must be completed in 400-level history courses. SSCI 415 may be
included in the electives. One course dealing with the non-western world,
selected from the current state list, must also be completed. The areas of
concentration in the major areas are: Ancient and Medieval, Medieval and Modern
Europe, United States, East Asia and Pacific Rim, Africa and the African
Diaspora, Latin America, and Public History.
b. 18 credits in Social Science consisting of PS 104 or 110; ECON 200 or 201;
GEOG 110 or 120; PSY 112; either ANTH 140 or SOC 110 and a social science
elective.
In addition, students must complete SSCI 415, SSCI 421, EDTE 315, EDT 315, RDG
440, EDF 415, EDSC 425, EDSC 435, SPED 315.
No minor is required of students in this major.
Major in History, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education)
39 credits in History as specified under the major in History, B.A. For
additional course requirements in Education consult with the School of Education
and Professional Studies.
Minor in History
18 credits of History, including HIST 121 or 142, 122 or 143, and 301 or 310. 6
credits must be taken in 400-level courses at Central Connecticut State.
For certification in elementary or middle level education, Primary Subject
Matter Area in History:
24 credits, as follows: HIST 261 and 262; HIST 301 or 310; 6 credits from one of
the following sequences: HIST 341/342, HIST 351/352, HIST 375/376, HIST 381/382,
HIST 442/443/444; 6 credits of American history from the following: HIST 423,
424, 425, 426, 427, 428; and 3 credits of history electives. Please consult with
the School of Education and Professional Studies concerning additional
requirements for dual subject programs and interdisciplinary majors.