History Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| HISTRY 200 | HISTORICAL METHODS | 2 |
| Capstone Seminars - Select 3 units from each category 6 units total | 6 | |
A. Select one 400 level Seminar topic in US or Europe (3 units) | ||
| HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST | ||
| STUDIES IN EUROPEAN OR US HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC) | ||
B. Select one 400 level seminar in Africa, Asia, Middle East or Latin America (3 units) | ||
| STUDIES IN AFRICA, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST OR LATIN AMERICA (VARIABLE) | ||
| Senior Portfolio - Select 1 unit | ||
| HISTRY 475 | SENIOR PORTFOLIO | 1 |
| Geographical/Thematic Breadth - Select at least 3 units in each of the following groups: | 12 | |
A. European History | ||
| WESTERN CIVILIZATION | ||
| HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE | ||
| SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN MODERN BRITAIN 1763-PRESENT | ||
| ANCIENT HISTORY | ||
| MEDIEVAL EUROPE | ||
| RENAISSANCE IN EUROPE, 1300-1600 | ||
| FROM GODDESSES TO WITCHES: WOMEN IN PREMODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY | ||
| MODERN EUROPEAN WOMEN'S HISTORY | ||
| HISTORY OF RUSSIA SINCE 1815 | ||
| THE AGE OF ATLANTIC REVOLUTIONS | ||
| HISTORY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY EUROPE | ||
B. African, Asian, Latin American or Middle Eastern History | ||
| THE EAST ASIAN TRADITION | ||
| EAST ASIA SINCE 1800 | ||
| HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS | ||
| ANCIENT AFRICAN HISTORY | ||
| SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE 1800 - TENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT | ||
| EMPIRES & INVASIONS IN THE PRE-MODERN MIDDLE EAST: 500-1500 | ||
| MODERNIZATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT, 1900-PRESENT | ||
| MODERN AFRICA | ||
| AFRICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY FROM 1800 TO THE 1970S | ||
| CONQUEST AND COLONIALISM IN LATIN AMERICA | ||
| MODERN LATIN AMERICA | ||
| HISTORY OF MEXICO | ||
| MODERN CHINA | ||
| MODERN JAPAN | ||
| HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR | ||
| SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE 1800 - TENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT | ||
| EAST ASIAN TRADITION | ||
| EAST ASIA SINCE 1800 | ||
| MODERN CHINA | ||
| MODERN JAPAN | ||
| HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS | ||
| AFRICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY FROM 1800 TO THE 1970S | ||
C. US History | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS/FIRST NATIONS STUDIES | ||
| AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 | ||
| AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877 | ||
| MODERN BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY | ||
| CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY: TRAVELING FREEDOM'S MAIN LINE | ||
| AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY TO 1763 | ||
| REVOLUTION AND CONFEDERATION 1763-1789 | ||
| THE AGE OF CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION 1850-1877 | ||
| AMERICA IN PROSPERITY, DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II, 1919-1945 | ||
| RECENT AMERICA, 1945 TO THE PRESENT | ||
| HMONG AMERICANS: HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES | ||
| ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY, 1850-PRESENT | ||
| WISCONSIN HISTORY | ||
| WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY I: 1600-1875 | ||
| WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY II: 1875 TO THE PRESENT | ||
| A HISTORY OF BLACK MIGRATION IN THE U.S. | ||
| UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS AND EMPIRE, 1790 TO RECENT PAST | ||
| RACE, ROCK & ROLL AND AMERICAN HISTORY | ||
| INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES | ||
| U.S. IMMIGRATION: HISTORY, LAW, AND POLITICS | ||
| SHIPWRECKS & SEAFARING: INTRO TO MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY | ||
| THE U.S. AT WAR IN VIETNAM | ||
| MODERN BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY | ||
| CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY: TRAVELING FREEDOM'S MAIN LINE | ||
| A HISTORY OF BLACK MIGRATION IN THE U.S. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS/FIRST NATIONS STUDIES | ||
| HMONG AMERICANS: HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES | ||
| ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY, 1850-PRESENT | ||
| CHICANX HISTORY | ||
D. Global/Comparative History | ||
| ATLANTIC HISTORY | ||
| THE GREAT WAR AND EMPIRE | ||
| NORTH AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY | ||
| 20TH CENTURY COMPARATIVE GENOCIDES | ||
| THE CRUSADES IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE | ||
| HISTORY OF SEXUALITY | ||
| DRINKING, DRUGS, AND HISTORY | ||
| WORKSHOP | ||
| ATLANTIC HISTORY | ||
| WOMEN, SCIENCE & SOCIETY | ||
| Select additional HISTRY courses to bring total units to 36 | 15 | |
| Total Units | 36 | |
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An approved minor is required for this major.
Note The following courses must be personalized into the appropriate category:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HISTRY 110 | HISTORY THROUGH FILM | 3 |
| HISTRY 255 | CRITICAL ISSUES | 3 |
| HISTRY 395 | THEMATIC OR REGIONAL TOPICS IN HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC) | 3 |
| HISTRY 490 | WORKSHOP | 1-6 |
| HISTRY 491 | TRAVEL STUDY | 1-3 |
| HISTRY 492 | FIELD STUDY | 3-6 |
| HISTRY 496 | SPECIAL STUDIES IN HISTORY | 1-3 |
| HISTRY 498 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-3 |
Distributional Requirements
The courses chosen to complete the 36 units in the History major must satisfy the following distribution requirements:
- Introductory Level (100s-200s excluding HISTRY 200): Select at least 9 units.
- Upper Level (300s-400s, excluding HISTRY 403, HISTRY 455, HISTRY 465, HISTRY 475): Select at least 15 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirement | ||
| Chronological Breadth: Select at least 6 units of Pre-Modern History (These courses may also count in the major requirements): | ||
| AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 | ||
| THE EAST ASIAN TRADITION | ||
| ANCIENT AFRICAN HISTORY | ||
| ATLANTIC HISTORY | ||
| WESTERN CIVILIZATION | ||
| AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY TO 1763 | ||
| REVOLUTION AND CONFEDERATION 1763-1789 | ||
| THE AGE OF CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION 1850-1877 | ||
| WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY I: 1600-1875 | ||
| INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES | ||
| EMPIRES & INVASIONS IN THE PRE-MODERN MIDDLE EAST: 500-1500 | ||
| CONQUEST AND COLONIALISM IN LATIN AMERICA | ||
| MEDIEVAL EUROPE | ||
| RENAISSANCE IN EUROPE, 1300-1600 | ||
| FROM GODDESSES TO WITCHES: WOMEN IN PREMODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY | ||
| HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR | ||
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 120 | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| HISTRY 124 | 3 | HISTRY 154 | 3 |
| BA World Language Course | 4 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| HISTRY 200 | 2 | History 300/400-Level Course (Area B or D) | 3 |
| History 100-200-Level Course | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | University Reuirement GN/GQ Course | 3 |
| University Requirement Lab Science (GL) Course | 4-5 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| History 300/400-Level Course (Area B or D) | 3 | History 300/400-Level Course | 3 |
| History 300/400-Level Course | 3 | History 300/400-Level Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| HISTRY 455 | 3 | HISTRY 465 | 3 |
| History 300/400-Level Course | 3 | HISTRY 475 | 1 |
| BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 10-12 |
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14-16 | ||
| Total Units: 120-123 | |||
The curriculum in the history major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a history degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual Academic Advising Report in WINS for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). History 124, recommended in the first semester, satisfies the university U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Requirement. For the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, students must complete two semesters of a world language or demonstrate proficiency in a world language through the second level on the UW System placement test in Spanish, French, or German. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are eligible to waive the language requirement.
Opportunities: The History department is represented by two student organizations: History Club, which is open to all students with an interest in history and Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society. If you are interested in these organizations, contact the History department for more information.
Notes: The history major is designed to give students great flexibility over courses in the major. To satisfy the distributional requirement, students must take one course in each of four geographic areas: European History (Area A); African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern History (Area B); US History (Area C); Global/Comparative History (Area D). Students are then encouraged to follow their individual interests in planning remaining coursework in the major.
Opportunities: Many history majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education (http://www.uww.edu/international). In addition, history faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
Notes: Though listed in the fourth year on this plan, History 455 and 465 can be completed as early as the third year in the major and both courses are offered every semester.
Opportunities: History majors have the opportunity to participate in an internship or field study for credit in the major and many students plan these applied learning experiences during the third year. Internships can be completed during the fall or spring semester or during the summer session. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Undergraduate Research Program and complete their own research project with the assistance of a faculty mentor. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Notes: History 475 Portfolio meets by arrangement and students can enroll in it either semester of their senior year. All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399 - Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a one-credit course that focuses on: career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition.
Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.