History Degrees Online

A minor in History offers the kind of insight that helps professionals manage in a complex and changing world. In addition, history is a great training ground for the critical thinking required in Business.

At Kettering, the minor includes crucial ideas and topics, such as the roots and results of imperialism and the nature of international relations. You’ll choose four courses from a broad array covering national and international concerns. Special topics courses and independent study are also available.

Requirements for the Minor - Credits: 18
6 Credits from the Following:
HIST 151 - Ancient and Medieval World Credits: 3
HIST 152 - Rise of the Modern World Credits: 3
HIST 153 - Twentieth Century World Credits: 3
9 Credits from the Following:
HIST 305 - Russia to 1855 Credits: 3
HIST 306 - Russia Since 1855 Credits: 3
HIST 318 - Gender and Sexuality in European Society Credits: 3
HIST 319 - History of Women to 1750 Credits: 3
HIST 320 - History of Women from 1750 to the Present Credits: 3
HIST 322 - Germany in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
HIST 331 - England to 1689 Credits: 3
HIST 332 - England Since 1689 Credits: 3
HIST 333 - Medieval Church Credits: 3
HIST 343 - Public History Credits: 3
HIST 422 - Greece and Rome Credits: 3
HIST 424 - The Middle Ages Credits: 3
HIST 426 - French Revolution and Napoleon Credits: 3
HIST 427 - Nineteenth Century Europe Credits: 3
HIST 498 - Special Topics Credits: 3

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

ART 241 Art History Survey I or ART 251RM Italian Art History I (taught in Rome)
ART 242 Art History Survey II or ART 252RM Italian Art History II (taught in Rome)
12 additional hours in art history, among the following:
ART 293 Asian Art
ART 341 Early Medieval Art
ART 342 The Age of Cathedrals
ART 346 Museums and Culture
ART 348 The 19th Century in Art
ART 349 American Art, 1945 to Present
ART 351RM Topics in Italian Art (taught in Rome)
ART 391 Special Topics in Art History and Criticism
ART 449 Seminar in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
ART 485 Art History Methods and Theory

HTY 100-400
Special Topics
1-3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of faculty member and school dean/center director

A variable content course in history that is designed for a specific class level: freshman (100) through senior (400). A study of such topics as the nature of history or such specific issues as the Watergate Affair, Palestine/Israel or other special topics. Topic to be covered is announced in advance of registration. Offered as needed.

HTY 121
United States History to 1865
3 credits

A survey of the principal movements, events, ideas and personalities in U.S. history from colonial times to the Civil War. Offered annually.

HTY 122
United States History Since 1865
3 credits

A survey of the principal movements, events, ideas and personalities in U.S. history from the Civil War to the present. Offered annually.

HTY 123
Western Civilization to 1500
3 credits

A survey of the principal movements, events, ideas and personalities in the Western World from ancient times to 1500. Offered annually.

HTY 124
Western Civilization Since 1500
3 credits

A survey of the principal movements, events, ideas and personalities in the Western World from 1500 to the present. Offered annually.

HTY 225
Far Eastern Civilization
3 credits

A study of the historical development of the civilizations of China and Japan with emphasis on their classical traditions, the impact of Western issues and practices and developments in the post-World War II era. Offered annually.

HTY 227
Latin America and the Caribbean
3 credits

A survey of the principal movements, events, ideas and personalities in Latin America and the West Indies from the pre-Columbian societies to the present, with emphasis on 20th century developments. Offered annually.

HTY 233
The Modern Middle East
3 credits

A study of the social, political, religious and economic forces present in the modern Middle East, with emphasis on the period since World War I, Arab-Israeli conflict and oil. Offered annually.

HTY 245
Vietnam War
3 credits

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

A study of America’s political, economic and military role in Vietnam from 1950 to 1975. Offered through School of Continuing Education.

HTY 320
History of Florida
3 credits

This course will explore the history of Florida from its first settlements to its modern development as the ‘Sunshine State.’ It will cover the different groups of people who have shaped the history of Florida - Native Americans, Europeans and African-Americans - and how their interactions have contributed to Florida’s culture as well as place Florida’s past into its larger regional and national context. The course will use historians’ essays, explorers’ accounts, fiction, autobiographies, public history sites, song lyrics and the natural landscape to learn about Florida history.

HTY 322
Race and Ethnicity in American Culture
3 credits

Prerequisite: SOC 121

An analysis of the historical development of the principal racial and ethnic groups in American society, with emphasis on the minorities, such as African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Puerto Ricans, Asians, and Native Americans. Offered fall semester.

HTY 325
Modern Russia
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

An intensive study of the history and development of Russia since 1900. Offered in alternate years.

HTY 329
Directed Study or Research
3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of faculty member and school dean

Designed for small groups of students to pursue a particular aspect of history that is not covered or is treated lightly in regular course offerings. The course is taught in seminar fashion and meets for 36 contact hours. Offered as needed.

HTY 330
War and Peace
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

A historical survey course covering the period from the ancient to the modern world. Primary attention is focused on American military history; however, Roman military strategy, warfare in the Middle Ages and the Napoleonic Wars are included. Offered in alternate years.

HTY 331
The American Civil War
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

This course covers the period from the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 to the end of the Civil War in 1865. In addition to covering important political and military personalities as well as decisive battles and campaigns, social and economic aspects of the American Civil War also will be discussed. Offered through School of Continuing Education.

HTY 333
Palestine and Israel
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

A detailed examination of the 20th century conflict between Jews and Arabs over the land of Israel/Palestine, considered in both its historical and contemporary aspects. Offered in alternate years.

HTY 335
Women in American Society
3 credits

A comprehensive examination of the socio-historical position of women and of the changing roles of men and women in American society. Major emphasis is placed on socialization of women; cross-cultural comparison of women; women in United States socio-history; women in contemporary United States: women of color, women and the economy, family life and motherhood and women and the law. Offered spring semester in even years.

HTY 337
The Legacies of the British Empire
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

A study of British imperial policy and its effects on the historical origins of the racial/ethnic conflicts in Northern Ireland, Canada, Israel, South Africa and India/Pakistan. Offered in alternate years.

HTY 339
Readings in History
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

Readings, group discussion and writing on such issues as Machiavelli, comparative revolutions, the causes of the American civil War, historical myths and related topics. Offered annually.

HTY 341
The American War of Independence
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

An analysis of the military strategies and operations of each side in the American War of Independence, along with diplomatic and political aspects. Offered through School of Continuing Education.

HTY 342
Leaders of the American Revolution
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

An analysis of the principal figures of the American Revolution, including such leaders as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry and Benedict Arnold. The British viewpoint of the Revolution also will be examined. Offered through School of Continuing Education.

HTY 422
Europe in the 20th Century
3 credits

Prerequisite: HTY 124

A study of the major currents, events and ideas in European history from 1870 to the present. Offered as needed.

HTY 423
The United States in the Twentieth Century
3 credits

Prerequisites: HTY 121 and HTY 122

A study of the major currents, events and ideas in United States history from the rise of big business and progressivism to the present. Offered as needed.

HTY 426
United States Diplomatic History
3 credits

Prerequisites: HTY 121 and HTY 122

An analysis of the nature of diplomacy, the principal schools of thought or interpretations of American foreign policy and the chief themes in U.S. diplomatic history, with emphasis on the 20th century. Offered in alternate years.

HTY 427
History of Ideas
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

A study of the major intellectual currents that have dominated historical thought in the Western World since the Renaissance. Offered annually.

HTY 429
Advanced Directed Study and Research
1-3 credits

Prerequisites: Permission of faculty member and school dean

Intensive individual study in a particular aspect of history that is not covered in regular course offerings. This enrichment option is limited to students who have demonstrated the potential to pursue independent scholarly activity beyond that which is expected in regular courses. Request for enrollment must be made prior to registration in the form of a written proposal. May be repeated for credit. Weekly meetings with faculty member. Offered as needed.

HTY 430
The Role of the Military in the Modern World
3 credits

Prerequisite: Junior standing

An examination of the relationships between the soldier, the civilian, defense establishments and society within the United States and throughout the world. Offered through School of Continuing Education.

HTY 499
Senior Seminar in History
3 credits

Prerequisite: Senior standing in history or international studies

Directed research and the development and presentation of a senior thesis on a significant historical issue. Offered annually

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts with a major in historical communications.

Required coursework includes (43 credits):
HIS 101 History Workshop
HIS 250 The Historian’s Craft
HIS 400 Internship
Three 3 credit 100 level courses.
Three upper division electives, one at the 300 level, two non-U.S.
ENG 140
ENG 213
Three additional electives drawn from:
ENG 210, ENG 216, ENG 218, ENG 310, ENG 312, ENG 313, ENG 314 Public Relations, 315 Editing
DCOM 130 Introduction to Digital Communications, DCOM 210 Graphic Design or approved special topics courses.