Department of History
College of Arts and Sciences
305 Bowman Hall
E-mail: history@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2882
Fax: 330-672-2943
Web: http://www.kent.edu/cas/history
History Major—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
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The Bachelor of Arts in history appeals to individuals seeking both a well-rounded educational experience and intellectual independence. The study of history, through the emphasis on research, examination, interpretation and reflection, offers thorough training in a range of skills, including the ability to read extensively and critically; the capability to apprehend, evaluate, and analyze complex evidence, arguments, and opinions; the know-how to develop and present a carefully informed, reasoned, and crafted argument; confident and clear oral communication skills; and the capacity to undertake independent work and manage time effectively.
History Minor
Course requirements for history minor (24 credits):
| HIST | 11050 | History of Civilization I |
3 |
| 11051 | History of Civilization II |
3 | |
| 12070 | History of the U.S.: The Formative Period |
3 | |
| 12071 | History of the U.S.: The Modern Period |
3 | |
| History upper-division electives |
12 | ||
| Electives must include minimum 3 credit hours of American history; 3 credit hours of European history, including English and Russian histories; and 3 credit hours of African, ancient, Latin American, medieval or Far Eastern history. | |||
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Total |
24 | ||
Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.