History Degrees Online

The study of History is an essential part of every student’s education. History students learn to think critically and creatively, to evaluate many different viewpoints, and to apply their knowledge of the past to produce an informed and articulate analysis of contemporary global issues. We do not expect that every student will pursue a degree in history; rather, we hope that the skills learned in our courses will contribute to a deeper understanding of today’s world.

Major in History without Specialization

1000 LEVEL
Students will be required to take at least six credits of second year History and at least twelve credits of lower levels History in total in order to achieve third year standing in the BA, Major in History.
HIST 1113 Canada to 1867
HIST 1114 Canada since 1867
HIST 1120 Europe 1900–1939
HIST 1121 Europe since 1939
HIST 1130 Twentieth Century World I: 1900–1945
HIST 1131 Twentieth Century World II
HIST 1145 American History 1607–1865
HIST 1146 American History 1865–1974
HIST 1150 Introduction to Traditional East Asia
HIST 1151 Introduction to Modern East Asia
HIST 1160 Introduction to South Asian History
HIST 1170 Introduction to African History

2000 LEVEL
HIST 2101 Europe in the Middle Ages
HIST 2102 Europe 1450–1789
HIST 2119 Europe 1789–1914
HIST 2300 World Civilizations
HIST 2301 The Ancient World
HIST 2304 Canadian-American Relations
HIST 2307 Twentieth Century Britain
HIST 2335 War in the Modern World
HIST 2350 Introduction to Modern China
HIST 2375 Japan under the Shoguns

3000 LEVEL
Students will need to take eighteen credits of third year History. Courses at the 3000 level require specific course prerequisites at the 1000 and 2000 levels.
HIST 3310 The Fibre of Society: Textiles and Global Development
HIST 3313 Order and Disorder: Canadian Social History
HIST 3320 The Balkans from 1543–1918
HIST 3327 Russia to 1917
HIST 3328 History of the Soviet Union
HIST 3330 Germany in the Long Nineteenth Century
HIST 3331 Twentieth Century Germany
HIST 3345 The American West
HIST 3350 China in the Twentieth Century
HIST 3360 British India, 1857–1947
HIST 3361 The Indian Subcontinent since 1947
HIST 3370 Modern Japan
HIST 3380 World War II in the Pacific
HIST 3390 Canada & World War One
HIST 3392 British Home Front during World War II
HIST 3397 Guerillas in the Mist: Terrorism in the Twentieth Century

4000 LEVEL
All students must take: HIST 4400 Applications of History. Students will need to take at least nine credits of fourth year History in addition to HIST 4400.
HIST 4407 Twentieth Century British Society and Culture
HIST 4430 The Holocaust in History
HIST 4435 Genocide in the Twentieth Century
HIST 4445 The US since 1945
HIST 4450 China & the West
HIST 4455 Sages and Statecraft in China
HIST 4460 Gandhi in History
HIST 4470 The Samurai
HIST 4480 The American Experience in Vietnam
HIST 4485 The Great Strategists
HIST 4490 History of British Columbia
HIST 4491 Quebec

The Department of Historical Studies at SIUE offers a vibrant curriculum in both undergraduate and graduate studies. Our undergraduate majors can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in history, certification to teach the Social Sciences at the secondary level, and certification in Museum Studies. All majors complete a senior capstone research thesis under the guidance of our faculty in a seminar setting with other majors. Students with degrees earned in history go on to teach at the secondary level, or pursue advanced training in history, law, or other fields. Students leave our program with a firm education in the liberal arts and have excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Our Master’s students complete a year-long curriculum in historiographical method and theory. SIUE also offers a PhD program in conjunction with its sister university in Carbondale. Our graduates take their solid foundation in history to acclaimed programs throughout the country.

Historical Studies Graduate Puts Historical Expertise to Work at National Archives
Who says there are no jobs for professional historians? SIUE Historical Studies graduate Stephen A. Smith (BA 99, MA 02) is an archivist at the Archival Operations Branch of the National Personnel Records Center of the National Archives, located in nearby St. Louis, MO. He began his work at the Archives as a preservation technician on the eve of his graduation with a Master’s degree. Since January of 2005, he has been a full-fledged archivist, a job he continues to enjoy. Mr. Smith explains the value of his training as a historian: “As an undergraduate and graduate student in the SIUE Department of Historical Studies, I acquired many of the tools that are essential for my career as an archivist. The dedicated professors at SIUE helped refine my critical thinking and writing skills. I gained valuable research experience that applies directly to my work with historical documents of the United States government. As a historian, I understand the importance of these primary sources to the world of historical research.

A major in History and Political Science consists of 36 credits and is distributed as follows:

Six credits in European History selected from:
HIST 305 Medieval and Renaissance Europe
HIST 311 European History, 1492-1789
HIST 321 European History, 1789 - present
HIST 331 Rise and Fall of Imperialism

Three credits in United States History selected from:
HIST 360 American Constitutional Development
HIST 362 History of the South
HIST 365 American Religious History
HIST 370 Nineteenth Century United States Social History
HIST 380 Twentieth Century United States Social History

Three credits in Non-Western History selected from:
HIST 400 History of Russia to 1801
HIST 401 Revolutionary Russia, 1801 to the Present
HIST 410 Latin America
HIST 420 East Asia
HIST 430 Southeast Asia
HIST 440 Middle Eastern History since A. D. 600

Twelve credits in Political Science:
PSCI 210 Politics and Government in the United States
PSCI 220 Introduction to Political Philosophy
PSCI 230 Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics

Twelve credits consisting of six credits in electives from History and six credits in electives from Political Science. One of the following must be included in the elective courses: History 470, History 500, Political Science 470, or Political Science 500. Students seeking teacher certification in History and Social Studies must substitute GEOG 340 and 350 in place of the History electives and ECON 200 and 210 in place of the Political Science electives.

HIST 105, HIST 110, HIST 201 and 202 are co-requisites to a major in History and Political Science and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

A major in History consists of 36 credits and is distributed as follows:

Nine credits in United States History selected from:
HIST 355 History of U. S. Foreign Relations
HIST 360 American Constitutional Development
HIST 362 History of the South
HIST 365 American Religious History
HIST 370 Nineteenth Century U. S. Social History
HIST 380 Twentieth Century U. S. Social History

Nine credits in European History:
HIST 311 European History, 1492-1789
HIST 321 European History, 1789- present
And six credits selected from:
HIST 305 Medieval and Renaissance Europe
HIST 331 Rise and Fall of Imperialism

Six credits in Non-Western History selected from:
HIST 400 History of Russia to 1801
HIST 401 Revolutionary Russia, 1801 to the Present
HIST 410 Latin America
HIST 420 East Asia
HIST 440 Middle Eastern History since A. D. 600

Three credits in HIST 470: Seminar in Historiography or HIST 500: Honors Project.

Nine credits in electives from History or Political Science courses numbered 300 or above. One 300+ level political science course may substitute for one history elective.

HIST 105, 110, 201, and 202 are co-requisites to a major in History and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

The courses offered by the Department of History and Political Science provide a broad exposure to the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of the world and its peoples. The departmental program consists of majors in history, political science, history and political science, and international studies, and minors in history and political science.

Students pursuing a major or minor in the department demonstrate a wide variety of career interests, including law, secondary and higher education, museum and archival work, journalism, government service, and international organizations. Several courses meet one of the general education requirements in Development of Western Culture, World Cultures, or Individual and Society.

In addition to a curriculum spanning chronological periods and world regions, the department provides a thorough grounding in the disciplinary perspectives of history and political science, distinctive on- and off-campus experiences during the interterm, and an active internship program for juniors and seniors.

Flory Hall, built in 1903, is home to the History & Political Science Department at Bridgewater. The faculty offices are on the second floor of the building.

Tuition, Fees, Room and Board
2009-2010

FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL (12 credit hrs)

Tuition
$10,450
$10,450
$20,900

Room/ Board – E Jones, Beam
3,925
3,925
7,850
Room/ Board – Green 3,875 3,875 7,750
Room-Board –Villages 1,2, W Jones 4,125 4,125 8,250

SGA Fee
0
0
0

Total- E Jones, Beam
$14,375
$14,375
$28,750
Total- Green $14,325 $14,325 $28,650

Total-Village 1,2, W Jones
$14,575
$14,575
$29,150

FULL-TIME COMMUTER (12 credit hrs)

Tuition
$10,450
$10,450
$20,900

SGA Fee
0
0
0

Total
$10,450
$10,450
$20,900

PART-TIME COMMUTER (1-11 credit hrs)

Tuition (1-5 hours)
$420/hour

Tuition (6-11 hours) – cost all hours
$770/hour

Tuition, Dual-enrolled/Age 55 and greater (1-6 hours) 1
$205/hour

Tuition, Dual-enrolled/Age 55 and greater (7-11 hours)
$770/hour

Other POSSIBLE Fees
Parking Fee–Residential and Commuter
$85
$85
Yr -$130

Private Room –E Jones, Beam, Green
Add $1185
Private Room –Villages I, II, W Jones Add $1185

Audit Fee
$65/hour
$65/hour
$65/hour

Overload Fee (additional charge if register for more than 19 hours)
$420/each addl. hour
$420/each addl. hour
$420/each addl. hour

International Student Insurance
Annual
Annual
$800

Caution Deposit (residential students-refundable -refer to handbook)
$250/std

(Note: Additional costs, such as special class fees, books, graduation fee, etc. can be found in the College catalog or class schedule.)

1 Dual -If 7th hour is a lab, hours 1-6 hrs charged at $205/hr and only 7th hour charged at $770/hr.

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The History major enables students to achieve high academic standards in critical thinking, writing, research, and oral presentation. Alumni of the History program have gone on to graduate programs in history, law school, high school teaching, the Peace Corps, law enforcement, and business. Students usually choose one of three paths for their study: a history major with a Pre-Law minor; a history major with Teacher Licensure in Social Studies; or a history major with focused studies in Art history and Archaeology, Environmental history, Modern American history, or Modern European history. The flexible design of this major also provides ample room for a minor in another field or even a double major.

The M.A. program in comparative history has two main goals. One is to train students to do comparative historical research — not only to study individual countries in depth, but also to explore thematic issues in a broader transnational context. That comparative perspective makes it possible to determine what is common, what is unique and thereby to draw conclusions about general patterns and dynamics. Although principally focused on Europe, the program encourages students to include other regions and thereby broaden the global scope of their studies.

A second, major objective is to develop research and writing skills — which are invaluable regardless of a student’s further plans and career aspirations. To meet these goals, the M.A. program in comparative history offers several dedicated graduate courses and lays strong emphasis on the first-year research paper (with constructive guidance from the entire faculty, not only the main adviser).

Why Earn an M.A. in Comparative History?
Apart from intellectual curiosity and gratification, there are some practical reasons to seek the M.A. degree:

Enhanced credentials for doctoral program: The M.A. will significantly enhance your qualifications if you plan to pursue a full-time doctoral program; this can be especially useful if you seek to enter graduate school in a field outside your undergraduate major or if you earned the bachelor’s from a less prestigious institution.

Material benefits: Having the M.A. significantly enhances your qualifications and pay in most public and private organizations.

Test the water: The one-year M. A. can help you decide whether the academic path is right for you — before you invest a great deal of time and resources in a multiyear doctoral program.

Transferable skills: The emphasis on research and writing will give you skills that are critical for every career path.