
Recent history majors have gone on to the following activities after graduation:
The History major consists of 36 credits. The remaining balance of the 124 credits required for graduation can be composed of electives, or courses required for one or more minors or a second major. Students should choose electives in consultation with their major adviser.
Major Requirements (36 credits)
Area Studies
History majors are required to complete three of the following areas for a total of 18 credits at the 100 (introductory) level:
HI 102 and 103 (6 credits)
Western Civilization I: Ancient Greece and Rome & Western Civilization II: Medieval and Early Modern Europe
HI 104 and 105 (6 credits)
Contemporary Europe I & Contemporary Europe II
HI 106 and 107 (6 credits)
Topics in U.S. History to 1865 & Topics in U.S. History since 1865
HI 108 and 109 (6 credits)
Traditional East Asian Societies & Modern East Asian Societies
HI 110 and 111 (6 credits)
English History to 1485 & English History: 1485 to Present
HI 123 and 124 (6 credits)
Global History I & Global History II
Upper Division History Classes
History majors must take three courses (9 credits) from the 200 level class offerings.
Majors only courses
History majors will be required to take
HI 300: The Historian’s Profession in either the fall or spring of their your sophomore year;
HI 301: Junior Research Seminar in their your junior year; and
HI 302: Senior Writing Seminar in the fall of their your senior year.
Non-Western Course Requirement
The history major is required to take one course that is designated non-Western. This is not an additional course, but should be fulfilled by careful selection of either area studies or upper division courses.
Courses that are designated as non-Western include:
HI 108, HI 109, HI 123, HI 124, HI 208, HI 209, HI 224, HI 232, HI 233, HI 245, HI 270,
HI 280, HI 281.
Most non-Western courses will be offered on a two to four year rotation, so students should be
aware of what is available in any given academic year. For an updated list of non-Western
courses, consult with your adviser.
Teacher Preparation for Elementary and Secondary Certifications
Requirements for Certification in Secondary Social Studies (grades 7-12)
In addition to a major in History and fulfillment of the Core Curriculum, the certification candidate must satisfy the requirements of the Education Department of Saint Vincent College.
Interdisciplinary Courses
Some semesters, the History Department may offer interdisciplinary or cross-listed courses. Students are urged to consult the course listings for each semester on the availability of these courses.
Pre-Law
History majors interested in pursuing law as a career should discuss this with their academic advisor in the History Department.
In addition, history majors are eligible to participate in a cooperative program between Saint Vincent College and Duquesne Law School that allows them bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate degree in six years. In this program, qualified students who complete their first three years of study at Saint Vincent, fulfilling the Core Curriculum requirements and the requirements for the major, may transfer into the Law Program and complete the requirements for the Juris Doctor in three years. For details, see the explanation of this program in the Pre-Law section of the Saint Vincent Bulletin.
The benefits of being a history major don’t end with graduation. With a degree in history from Saint Vincent College in hand, our graduates
Internships are a valuable resource, and a way to apply classroom knowledge to the professional world. History Majors at Saint Vincent College have completed internships at a wide range of places, such as:
These internships, along with their class work, prepare our history students for a career in a variety of historical fields. Some of the current careers of our students include:
Students will: