Learn about the changes in human society over time, gain exposure to the diversity of the human experience, examine the global struggle of all people and evaluate your own heritage. This curriculum prepares students for careers in law, journalism, business, public relations, international relations, archives, museums and historical societies.
Program Requirements
General Education Courses
Credits
Written and Oral Communications
9
Mathematics (MTH 107 recommended)
3
Natural Science
7-8
Technology
3
Social Science (POL 101 required)
6
Arts and Humanities (ART 250 and ART 251 recommended)
9
History (HIS 101 and HIS 103 required)
6
Diversity (REL 205 or Foreign Language required)
3
Total
46-47
Program Courses
HIS 102
United States History
3
HIS 104
Modern European History
3
Select 3 credit hours from the following*
HIS 266
African-American History I
3
HIS 267
African-American History II
HIS 212
The American Civil War & Reconstruction
Select 3 credit hours from the following*
HIS 210
New Jersey History
3
HIS 215
Renaissance and Reformation (1300-1700)
HIS 220
Modern Britain
HIS 230
Islamic Civilization
Total
12
Electives (recommended)
LIT 211
Masterpieces of World Literature II
POL 103
Comparative Government and Politics
POL 215
Constitutional Law
POL 250
International Politics
or
Any Foreign Language
2-3
Recommended Courses for Elementary/Secondary Education