Program Requirements
B.A. in History
A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for all history (HIST) courses taken in residence that may be applied to the major. At least 17 of the required 33 HIST credits must be taken at St. John Fisher University.
Note: There are additional specific requirements for history majors who are also majoring in inclusive adolescence education. Please refer to these specific course requirements below.
Requirements
Required History Courses – 15 credits
- HIST 112 – Global History to 1815 (3)
- HIST 113 – Global History since 1815 (3)
- HIST 103D – P3 The United States to 1865 (3)
- HIST 104D – P3 The United States Since 1865 (3)
- HIST 306 – Historical Research (3)
Electives – 18 credits
At least two of the six elective courses must be at or above the 300 level or above.
History electives cover major areas of history research: social and cultural studies, political studies, strategic and diplomatic studies and leadership and applied history courses. Students are encouraged to explore the depth and breadth of history as they are able.
Choose from a menu of classes that deepen historical knowledge, helps you to understand historical context of the human experience and the many examples of civic engagement in different locations and times in human history.
The department encourages students to strive for thematic breadth in their elective course selections.
Social/Cultural Studies Course Offerings:
- HIST 2318 – P5 Iran: Past and Present (3)
- HIST 2319 – Modern Middle East (3)
- HIST 2200 – Ascertaining the Truth (3)
- HIST 2100 - Contemporary Issues
- HIST 208 - Ancient and Medieval History
- HIST 223 – P5 Culture and Cuisine (3)
- HIST 250C – P2 The History of the Papacy (3)
- HIST 255 – CC Early Britain (3)
- AMST 300D – P1 Reading Amer Culture (3)
- HIST 304 - Hip Hop, Punk Rock, and US History Since 1970
- HIST 322 – Reconstruction and Race (3)
- HIST 330C – Populist and Progressive Era, 1877-1918 (3)
- HIST 353 - The Civil Rights Movement
- HIST 361 - Becoming Modern America
- HIST 401 – Topics in Social/Cultural History (3)
Political/Economic Studies Course Offerings:
- HIST 2210 – Contemporary Issues (3)
- HIST 238 – History of Leadership (3)
- HIST 252D – British Empire, 1550-1950 (3)
- HIST 275D – Nazi Germany (3)
- HIST 298D – New York State History (3)
- HIST 300 – The Modern World: Geography and Politics (3)
- HIST 340D – America Between the Wars, 1918-1941 (3)
- HIST 351P – The United States Since 1945 (3)
- HIST 402 – Selected Topics in Political/Economic Studies (3)
- HIST 430 – American Economic History (3)
- HIST 441 – American Colonial History
Strategic/Military/Diplomatic Studies Course Offerings:
- HIST 110C – P3 The American Revolution, 1763-1783 (3)
- HIST 130D – P3 United States Military History (3)
- HIST 131C – P3 Ancient Warfare
- HIST 180P – P3 The Vietnam Conflicts (3)
- HIST 2101 – Perspectives on War (3
- HIST 260D – American Diplomatic History (3)
- HIST 385D – War and State (3)
- HIST 403 – Topics in Military and Diplomatic Studies (3)
- HIST 445 – Diplomatic History of Modern Europe
Leadership/Applied Studies Course Offerings:
- HIST 228 – Gaming European History (3)
- HIST 296D – The History of Rochester (3)
- HIST 315 – Napoleon's Europe, 1789-1815 (3)
- HIST 390 – Public History: Historians and the Community (3)
- HIST 395 – The Usable Past (3)
- HIST 404 – Topics in Leadership/Applied History (3)
Students interested in pursuing independent studies may choose to pursue Honors in history and write an Honors thesis project under the supervision of a faculty member.
- HIST 498H – Honors in History (3)
Total: 33 credits
B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education/History Dual Major
Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive adolescence education (social studies) may dual major in inclusive adolescence education and history and earn a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details) the History Department in conjunction with the Education Department has outlined the following history major requirements for certification in social studies. Students must earn grades of "C" or above in all courses in the content area.
- HIST 112 – Global History to 1815 (3)
- HIST 113 – Global History since 1815 (3)
- HIST 103D – P3 The United States to 1865 (3)
- HIST 104D – P3 The United States Since 1865 (3)
- HIST 306 - Historical Research Methods (3)
- ONE economics course (3) chosen from:
- ECON 105C – P3 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 106C – P3 Principles of Macroeconomics
- POSC 111C – P3 Introduction to American Government (3)
- History electives (18 credits). Two of the electives must be at the 300 level or above.
Recommended electives:
- HIST 300 – The Modern World: Geography and Politics (3)
- HIST 298D – New York State History (3)
- HIST 208 – Ancient and Medieval Europe (strongly recommended) (3)
Total: 39 credits
Note: These requirements add six additional credits to the content area of the history major. As early as possible, students should consult with an education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.
B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education Major with a Social Studies Concentration (HIST)
Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive adolescence education (social studies) may choose to complete a concentration in history instead of a major and earn a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (40–43 credits: see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details), the History Department in conjunction with the Education Department, has outlined the following courses which meet the New York state requirement for social studies certification. Students must earn grades of "C" or above in all courses in the content area.
- HIST 112 – Global History from 1815 (3)
- HIST 113 – Global History to 1815 (3)
- HIST 103D – P3 The United State to 1865 (3)
- HIST 104D – P3 The United States Since 1865 (3)
- HIST 306 – Historical Research Methods (3)
- ONE of the following economics courses (3):
- ECON 105C – P3 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 106C – P3 Principles of Macroeconomics
- POSC 111C – P3 Introduction to American Government (3)
- 15 additional credits electives. Two courses (6 credits) of which should be at 300-level or higher.
Total: 36 credits
Note: It is highly recommended that students interested in teaching social studies take HIST 208 – Ancient and Medieval Europe.
B.S. Inclusive Childhood Education Major with a Liberal Arts Major/Concentration in History
Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive childhood education must declare a second major or a concentration in a liberal arts field. Either choice results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Inclusive childhood education majors who wish to pursue a dual major with history take all of the major requirements listed above in addition to meeting all of the inclusive childhood education requirements (see Inclusive Childhood Education for details). If an inclusive childhood education major wishes to complete a concentration in history, the History Department in conjunction with the Education Department has outlined the following courses which meet the New York state requirement for a liberal arts concentration in this field. Students must earn grades of "C" or higher in all courses in the content area.
- HIST 112 – Global History from 1815 (3)
- HIST 113 – Global History to 1815 (3)
- HIST 103D – P3 The United States to 1865 (3)
- HIST 104D – P3 The United States Since 1865 (3)
- HIST 306 – Historical Research Methods (3)
- 15 additional credits electives. Two courses (6 credits) of which should be at 300-level or higher.
Total: 30 credits