History Requirements

Requirements for the major

10 credits in the department as follows*:

• Two 100-level courses
• HIST 245 or HIST 300
• Three HIST 300-level courses, each of which must include a significant research project
• Four departmental electives

*One of the ten credits must be in the history of a region outside Europe or the United States

Students, in consultation with their advisors, must work out a plan for coursework in the major that incorporates the specific requirements listed above, while also taking into account considerations such as: depth of experience in one field; range of experience in methodology, geographical/cultural focus, and thematic focus (for example, international, women/gender, religion, African-American).

With permission of the chair, up to two credits in related studies outside the department may be counted toward the major.

With permission of the chair, one credit granted for the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement (AP) examinations may be counted toward the major. Neither AP nor transfer credit may count toward HIST 245, HIST 300, or any 300-level requirements. One 100-level credit must come from a Knox history course. No AP or transfer credit may count toward the 100-level requirement for the minor.

Applicants for Honors will be expected to have completed at least one 300-level course at the time of application.

Requirements for the minor

5 credits in History, including the following

• At least one 100-level course
• HIST 245 or HIST 300
• Three additional HIST electives
  • At least one course must be at the 300-level