Major

The History major comprises the following courses and 24 hours in History electives, with at least 21 hours numbered above 3000 to include at least six semester hours in U.S. history and six hours in non-U.S. history, and six hours numbered above 4000. At least one of the upper-division elective courses must be chosen from the list of courses designated as Inclusive History.

• HIS 1101 - Introduction to Historical Studies. Credits: 3
• HIS 2010G - History of the United States to 1877. Credits: 3

• or

• HIS 2020G - History of the United States Since 1877. Credits: 3
• HIS 2500 - Historical Research and Writing. Credits: 3
• HIS 2560 - Early Modern World History. Credits: 3
• HIS 3555 - Modern World History. Credits: 3
• HIS 3600G - The U.S. Constitution and the Nation. Credits: 3
• HIS 4375 - History Capstone Seminar. Credits: 3

• (Note: History with Departmental Honors students must take HIS 4397 - Honors Professional Development Capstone for Departmental Honors Students. Credits: 1)

Footnotes:

(Major GPA based on all history courses taken at EIU.)

History majors are strongly advised to take 2000-level courses before 4000-level courses.

HIS 4375 also satisfies the general education senior seminar requirement for majors; HIS 4644 satisfies the general education senior seminar requirement for majors in departmental honors.