Courses | B.A. in History
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include 51ÂÜÀò's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| The student is required to take the following (which will meet the Core Curriculum requirements) before taking upper-division courses in history. These courses are prerequisites for all upper-division courses in history. Torrey courses fulfill these requirements. This requirement may be waived only with faculty approval and signature. | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| United States History To 1865 | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| United States History Since 1865 | 3 | |
| Research Methods in History | 3 | |
| History of the Christian Church | 3 | |
| Capstone: History in Christian Faith and Practice | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Research Seminar | ||
& | Honors Program and Honors Program 1 | |
| Select 12 credits (4 courses) from student's chosen concentration area | 12 | |
| Select 9 credits (3 courses) from the other concentration area 1, 2 | 9 | |
| Program Course Requirements: 39 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students in History Honors Program may substitute and for and a 3-credit History Elective (upper-division).
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Students may take toward this requirement.
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See for details.
Concentrations
Civilizations of the World
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Near East | 3 | |
| English History | 3 | |
| Studies in British History | 3 | |
| Medieval Europe | 3 | |
| Studies in Modern Europe | 1-3 | |
| Ancient Greece | 3 | |
| Roman History | 3 | |
| History of East Asia | 3 | |
| Studies in Asian Civilizations | 3 | |
| History of Modern China | 3 | |
| Studies in Developing Nations | 3 | |
| Oral History | 3 | |
| The History of the City | 3 | |
| History of Russia | 3 | |
| Renaissance and Reformation | 3 | |
| Early Modern Europe | 3 | |
| Twentieth Century Europe | 3 | |
| War and Civilization | 3 | |
| German History and Culture | 3 | |
| History of the Jewish People | 3 | |
| History of Christianity in Africa | 3 | |
| History of the Middle East and Islam I | 3 | |
| History of the Middle East and Islam II | 3 | |
| Africa: History, Peoples and Culture | 3 | |
| Topics in African History | 3 | |
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | 3 | |
| History of Israel and Zionism | 3 | |
| Muslim, Jewish and Christian Relations | 3 |
Civilizations of the Americas
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The Black American Experience | 3 | |
| The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607–1800 | 3 | |
| American Democracy, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1800–1877 | 3 | |
| Social and Intellectual History of the United States | 3 | |
| History of Latin America | 3 | |
| The American Presidency | 3 | |
| History of the Christian Church | 3 | |
| Themes in American History | 3 | |
| Economic History of the United States | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| The Rise of Modern America, 1877–1920 | 3 | |
| The United States Since 1920 | 3 | |
| California History | 3 | |
| The Church in the American Experience | 3 | |
| The American West | 3 | |
| Oral History | 3 | |
| The History of the City | 3 | |
| War and Civilization | 3 |
Other Programs
History Honors Program
This program is designed for senior history majors and for those who have history concentrations in social science and humanities. It is designed as a year-long, independent research project under faculty supervision. Students who are a few credits short of senior standing may petition the chairman for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 credits of upper-division history. History majors with a departmental GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all history major requirements: the program will count as six credits of work (see , ). The J.O. Henry Prize will be given annually for the outstanding paper in the disciplines of History, Political Science or Social Science.
History: Secondary Instruction
The History and Political Science Department offers a major in History with a Secondary Instruction Concentration.
The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at 51ÂÜÀò is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
In order to complete this program, students must:
- Fulfill all of the requirements of the History: Secondary Instruction Concentration program.
- Take the required LEDU courses.
The courses required for this specialized history program help prepare students to pass the CSET Examination in Social Science. Students must pass the CSET Examination prior to applying for student teaching.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Students who wish to pursue a career in teaching in secondary education are required to take the following courses to meet the Core Curriculum requirements: | ||
| World Civilizations I 1 | ||
| United States History To 1865 1 | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students must take 42 credits in History and Political Science, including: | ||
| World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| United States History Since 1865 | 3 | |
| Research Methods in History | 3 | |
| History of the Christian Church | 3 | |
| Economic History of the United States | 3 | |
| California History | 3 | |
| Research Seminar 2 | 3 | |
| or & | Honors Program and Honors Program | |
| Capstone: History in Christian Faith and Practice | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Economy | 3 | |
| Survey of American Government | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of upper-division History elective courses: 2 | 12 | |
| 6 credits of upper-division US History courses | ||
| 6 credits of upper-division World History courses | ||
| Program-Specific Education Courses | ||
| In addition to courses in History, students must take the following Education courses: | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | 3 | |
| Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 | |
| Secondary Content Area Reading | 3 | |
| Single Subject Pedagogy | 2 | |
| Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 | |
| Student teaching (12 credits) may be taken as a graduate student and is not required for undergraduate graduation. Please meet with an advisor in the School of Education. | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching I | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching II | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 59 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 74 | |
| Total Credits | 133 | |
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Torrey courses fulfill these requirements.
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Students in History Honors Program may substitute and for and a 3-credit History Elective (upper-division).
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See for details.