Undergraduate Concentration in United States History

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The concentration in United States History offers a structured program of study for history majors interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the United States within the discipline of history. Students who fulfill the requirements of this program will earn a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Concentration in United States History. The concentration provides a coherent plan of study that prepares motivated students for graduate study or professional work in their chosen area and recognizes their efforts on their transcript.

Program Requirements

Required Foundational Course: 3 s.h.

HIST 05150 - United States to 1865 Credits: 3
or
HIST 05151 - United States since 1865 Credits: 3

Upper Level Courses: 6 s.h.

Choose two of the following:

HIST 05426 - Colonial North America 1500-1775 Credits: 3
HIST 05427 - The American Revolution and Early Republic, 1775-1828 Credits: 3
HIST 05452 - United States History 1820-1861 Credits: 3
HIST 05322 - Civil War and Reconstruction Credits: 3
HIST 05453 - The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1877-1914 Credits: 3
HIST 05454 - America from War to War, 1914-1945 Credits: 3
HIST 05375 - The United States since 1945 Credits: 3

Upper Level Elective Courses for United States History: 6 s.h.

Choose two of the following:

HIST 05367 - Gender, Sexuality and History Credits: 3
HIST 05376 - African American History to 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 05377 - African American History since 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 05386 - History of New Jersey Credits: 3
HIST 05471 - History of the American West Credits: 3
HIST 05371 - U.S. Legal and Constitutional History to 1870 Credits: 3
HIST 05372 - U.S. Legal and Constitutional History since 1870 Credits: 3
HIST 05346 - Intellectual History of the U.S. Credits: 3
HIST 05358 - US Foreign Relations to 1900 Credits: 3
HIST 05359 - US Foreign Relations since 1900 Credits: 3
HIST 05438 - History Of The Vietnam War Credits: 3
HIST 05407 - History of World War II Credits: 3