History(M,m)

The History major increases students’ historical consciousness, assesses significant trends and patterns, relates the past to the present, examines political institutions and constitutional issues, and provides a better foundation upon which to solve contemporary problems. Students experience American and world history through digital resources, small group discussions, lectures, projects, internships, and other engaging methods. Career opportunities are available in academia, government, public service, public administration, law, business, communications, journalism, historical organizations, libraries, museums, archives, research, writing, publications, preservation, restoration, and related areas.

HIST 130 – American History to 1900

3 credit hours

Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the United States from the Revolutionary War to 1900.

HIST 132 – American History since 1900

3 credit hours

Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the United States since 1900.

HIST 151 – History of Western Civilization to 1648

3 credit hours

Examines the political, economic, social and cultural history of ancient civilizations with emphasis on China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation.

HIST 152 – History of Western Civilization since 1648

3 credit hours

Examines the political, economic, social and cultural history of western civilizations since 1648, with emphasis on western civilization.

HIST 390 – History/Government Practicum

3 credit hours

A capstone practicum which integrates knowledge gained through student’s major concentration and Penn Leadership Core courses.

Same as PLSC 390

Must complete 15 credit hours of HIST, here are some example classes

RELI 204 – Christianity in America

3 credit hours

Examines the rise of both the Protestant and Catholic churches in America and the influence of Christianity upon American life and culture.

Same as HIST 204

HIST 216 – Perspectives in World History

3 credit hours

This course explores world history from multiple perspectives, to provide better understanding of contemporary America. Offered spring of odd years.

HIST 217 – Perspectives in American History

3 credit hours

This course explores American history from multiple perspectives, to provide better understanding of contemporary America.

HIST 221 – Women in American History

3 credit hours

Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of American women.

Same as PLSC 221/SOCI 221

SMGT 222 – American Sports History

3 credit hours

Examines the history of baseball, football, and other team and individual sports, with emphasis on the twentieth century. 

Same as HIST 222

HIST 251 Ancient History

3 credit hours

Examines the ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Asia Minor, Aegean, Greek and Hellenistic civilizations, the Roman Empire, and the rise of Christianity. Offered every fall of odd years.

American Constitutional History

3 credit hours

Examines the historical development of the U. S. Supreme Court and its major decisions since the Federalist era. Offered fall of odd years.

Same as PLSC 332
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Must complete 18 credit hours of HIST, here are some example classes

RELI 204 – Christianity in America

3 credit hours

Examines the rise of both the Protestant and Catholic churches in America and the influence of Christianity upon American life and culture.

Same as HIST 204

HIST 216 – Perspectives in World History

3 credit hours

This course explores world history from multiple perspectives, to provide better understanding of contemporary America. Offered spring of odd years.

HIST 217 – Perspectives in American History

3 credit hours

This course explores American history from multiple perspectives, to provide better understanding of contemporary America.

HIST 221 – Women in American History

3 credit hours

Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of American women.

Same as PLSC 221/SOCI 221

SMGT 222 – American Sports History

3 credit hours

Examines the history of baseball, football, and other team and individual sports, with emphasis on the twentieth century. 

Same as HIST 222

HIST 251 Ancient History

3 credit hours

Examines the ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Asia Minor, Aegean, Greek and Hellenistic civilizations, the Roman Empire, and the rise of Christianity. Offered every fall of odd years.

American Constitutional History

3 credit hours

Examines the historical development of the U. S. Supreme Court and its major decisions since the Federalist era. Offered fall of odd years.

Same as PLSC 332

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