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The Program in History

The History curriculum is widely diversified and provides extensive coverage from ancient to modern times and subject areas in American, Asian, European and Latin American history. Among the distinctive features of the history curriculum are, first, sequences in Western Civilization and United States history that satisfy College General Education Requirements. There is, in addition, an introductory sequence in Asian Civilization that is appropriate for non-majors and for students planning to take advanced Asian history courses. A First Year Seminar offered since the fall of 2001 is available on a competitive basis for entering freshmen with AP credit in European or United States history. Two required courses, the first for new majors and the second for seniors, are particularly germane to student development of independent, critical judgment based on historical skills. Introduction to the Study of History prepares majors in the critical evaluation of historical arguments, research, organization and analysis of historical data, and historical writing. This course is essential preparation for 300-level lecture courses and 400-level seminars that provide opportunities for further student research and writing. Historical Research, a capstone course for senior majors, provides the opportunity to complete a significant research paper working one-on-one with a faculty adviser. Internships grant academic credit for history-related, career-oriented experience outside the classroom.

Major Requirements and Course Descriptions (Academic Catalogue)

• Major Requirements and Course Descriptions for Students Who are Declaring a History Major in Fall 2003 or later (2003-2005 Catalogue)
• Major Requirements for Students Who Declared a History Major in Fall 2001 or later (2001-2003 Catalogue)
• Major Requirements for Students Who Declared a History Major prior to Fall 2001 (1999-2001 Catalogue)

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History and American Studies
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Dept. of History and American Studies
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