History Degrees Online

American History:
6 Credits from the Following
HIST 201 - Colonial America to 1825 Credits: 3
HIST 202 - United States, 1825-1900 Credits: 3
HIST 203 - U.S. History Since 1900 Credits: 3
9 Credits from the Following (6 credits must be 300 level or above)
HIST 233 - African American History to 1876 Credits: 3

or
HIST 234 - African American History Since 1876 Credits: 3
HIST 304 - American Military History Credits: 3
HIST 330 - Warfare in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
HIST 335 - Outstanding Americans Credits: 3
HIST 337 - Indians of the United States Credits: 3
HIST 340 - The Historical and Political Legacies of the Vietnam Era Credits: 3
HIST 343 - Public History Credits: 3
HIST 344 - The American City Credits: 3
HIST 350 - The American Civil War Credits: 3
HIST 351 - Latin America to 1830 Credits: 3

or
HIST 352 - Latin America Since 1830 Credits: 3
HIST 357 - Challenges of the American Experience I (to 1865) Credits: 3
HIST 358 - Challenges of the American Experience II (1865 to the Present) Credits: 3
HIST 435 - Pennsylvania Credits: 3
HIST 437 - Westward Movement Credits: 3
HIST 442 - Studies in U.S. Women’s History Credits: 3
HIST 445 - Environmental Thought in the United States Credits: 3
HIST 451 - U.S. Foreign Relations to 1890 Credits: 3

or
HIST 452 - U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1890 Credits: 3
HIST 453 - American Constitutional History and Law Credits: 3
HIST 455 - Economic U.S. History Credits: 3
HIST 498 - Special Topics Credits: 3

HISTORY
History is the exploration of the past as a key to understanding the human
condition. Historical study enables students to understand their own and
other civilizations and to confront the present and future with
intelligence and perspective.

Curriculum for a Major in History

Specific general studies requirement:
PSCI 101 American Federal Government 3 hrs
Total hours required for a major 30
Required courses 15
HIST 201 and 202 History of the United States 6
HIST 333 Modern European History 3
HIST 314 Recent United States History OR
HIST 404 World History 3
HIST 412 History of Russia Since 1855 OR
HIST 420 Modern East Asia 3
Elective courses 15
Any 300- or 400-level history course or PSCI 400
The Supreme Court and Constitutional Law.

Curriculum for a Minor in History

Total hours required for a minor 24 hrs
Required courses 15
HIST 201 and 202 History of the United States 6
HIST 333 Modern European History 3
HIST 314 Recent United States History OR
HIST 404 World History 3
HIST 412 History of Russia OR
HIST 420 Modern East Asia 3
Any 300- or 400-level history course 9

Concentration in the Civil War and 19th Century America

Students who enroll in this concentration complete a 12 credit hour program of specialized courses. Requirements for the Concentration are as follow:

Required Courses (taken by all History majors)

HIST 201 US History to 1865 3 hrs.
H1ST 202 US History Since 1865 3
HIST 333 Modern European History 3
HIST 314 Recent United States History OR
HIST 404 World History Since l929 3
H1ST 412 History of Russia Since 1855 OR
HIST 420 Modern East Asia Since 1800 3

SUBTOTAL 15 hrs.

Public history concentration

HIST 345 Introduction to Public History 3
HIST 300 Historic Preservation (crosslisted as ENVS 307) 3
HIST 432 Internship in Public History OR
HIST 435 Civil War Practicum 3
One course from the following 3
HIST 318 The United States and World War II 3
HIST 360 Evolution of European Government 3
HIST 375 First World War 3
Any 300 or 400 level course in American history (not HIST 432 or 435) 3
Any other 300 or 400 level history course by special arrangement with instructor 3
ANTH 221 Introduction to Museum Studies 3
ANTH 345 Archaeological Field Methods and Lab 3
ANTH 370 Historic Architecture in the United States 3
ENVS 220 Battlefield Preservation 3
ENVS 322 Environmental History 3
HIST xxx Any 300 or 400 level history course OR
PSCI 400 Supreme Court and Constitutional Law 3

SUBTOTAL 15 hrs.

Concentration in the Civil War and Nineteenth Century America

HIST 304 Civil War America, 1850-1865 3 hrs
HIST 307 The Reconstruction Era, 1865-1877 3
HIST 430 Civil War Seminar OR
HIST 435 Practicum in Civil War Studies 3

One course from among the following electives:

HIST 303 The Early Republic
HIST 308 The Old South
HIST 405 Introduction to African American History
HIST 438 Soldiers and American Society, 1861-1865 3

SUBTOTAL 12 hrs.

Elective
Any 300- or 400- level History course or PSCI 400
The Supreme Court and Constitutional Law 3 hrs.

TOTAL 30 hrs.

In order for a student to be eligible for admission to the Honors Program, the following requirements must be met.
An overall GPA of 3.25 in courses at the college level. An overall GPA of 3.25 in history courses taken.
Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of B or better prior to being admitted. The courses listed below are SFSU courses. Equivalent courses at other institutions are also acceptable.

Courses are 3 units unless otherwise indicated. On-line course descriptions are available.Program Units
HIST 110/111 History of Western Civilization I/II (3 each) or 6
HIST 114/115 World History I/II (3 each) [HIST 110/115 or HIST 114/111 may be substituted on advisement]
HIST 120 History of the U.S. to 1865 3
HIST 121 History of the U.S. since 1865 3
Total for prerequisites 12
Required Courses
HIST 300 Seminar in Historical Analysis 3
Fields of Emphasis: Students should complete 12 units in one field of emphasis and 6 units in each of the other two fields of emphasis. 24
American History
Choose one field from Europe before 1500 or Europe since 1500
Choose one field from among Africa, Asia, or Latin America
HIST 640, 642, or 644 Proseminar 3
HIST 697 Honors Thesis 3
The proseminar will be taken after HIST 300, normally in the major field. The honors thesis will be taken after the proseminar and will normally represent an extension of the work in that proseminar, to be supervised by the proseminar instructor. For exceptions, consult the honors adviser.
Total for required courses 33
Total for honors concentration 45

Program Units
HIST 110/111 History of Western Civilization I/II (3 each) or 6
HIST 114/115 World History I/II (3 each) [HIST 110/115 or HIST 114/111 may be substituted on advisement]
HIST 120 History of the U.S. to 1865 3
HIST 121 History of the U.S. since 1865 3
HIST 300 Seminar in Historical Analysis 3
Fields of Emphasis: Students should complete 12 units in one field of emphasis and 6 units in each of the other two fields of emphasis. 24
American History
Choose one field from Europe before 1500 or Europe since 1500
Choose one field from among Africa, Asia, or Latin America
Total 39

All history majors must include at least one proseminar (HIST 640, 642, or 644). This seminar should be taken after HIST 300 and should preferably be in the primary field, although it may be in any field of emphasis. 27 of the 39 units required for the major must be upper division. History majors cannot choose CR/NC grading in more than two history courses for their major, nor elect CR/NC grading in HIST 300 or their proseminar. With the consent of their adviser, students may offer up to six units from other departments to count towards their history major.