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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Modern History, BA


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Program Mission Statement

The mission of the BA degree programs in the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is to establish an integrated, multidisciplinary foundation for more focused study in one of the Major Areas offered by the department. Together, a departmental Major and Minor Area or the Interdisciplinary Social Science Major are intended to prepare students for entry into graduate or professional programs.

Graduate Outcomes

MODERN HISTORY MAJOR

  • Graduates learn to think historically, meaning: understanding the importance of chronology in determining cause and effect relationships between events; developing an ability to effectively compare the effects of similar events in different contexts (recognizing how the past and present are connected); and developing the ability to effectively compare and evaluate varied interpretations of the same events or issues.
  • Graduates possess written and oral communication skills necessary to demonstrate problem-solving and technological skills consistent with the objectives of the Modern History Major.
  • Graduates can demonstrate the ability to carry out independent, original scholarly work, which includes the ability to: identify and formulate problem statements appropriate to the academic discipline; select matching investigation methods; and collect, analyze, and interpret information.

Assessment

The graduate outcomes for the BA degree programs in the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences are assessed through the graduation/exit survey, alumni survey, feedback from internship supervisors, review of collected student- generated exhibits over time, and program self-study and/or reports from external reviews. The assessment plans for the BA degrees in the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences are available through the department.

Credit Requirements


General Education: 32 Credits


General Education 

Highly Recommended General Education Courses


Modern History Major: 40 Credits


Select 1 course/4 credits from the following


Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:


Select 2 courses/8 credits from the following


Select 1 course/4 credits from the following


Select 2 courses/8 credits from the following


  • Any two courses from 300 or 400 level HSTA/HSTR not taken in any of the previous sections 8 Credit(s)

Select 1 course/4 credits from the following Capstone options:


Electives: 24 Credits


Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 120.

Modern History Minors: 24 Credits


Select any one from the following ISS Minors. Students may select a non-ISS Minor by department permission only.

Recommended Four Year Course Sequence


This list includes the major, minor, and option core classes as guidelines to complete in four years. It is one example of how the program can be completed in four years; faculty advisors assist students in choosing among the options in a given semester to insure progress towards completion of the program. Students should complete General Education and elective requirements while working with these guidelines.

Freshmen Year Modern History And Minor Courses


Sophomore Year Modern History And Minor Courses


Junior Year Modern History And Minor Courses


Senior Year Modern History And Minor Courses


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