Eight hours from either of the following series:

(courses selected must be “adjacent,” e.g., 103 and 102, or 122 and either 121 or 123)

• HIST 101 - Western Civilization in Modern Times Credit Hours: 4
• HIST 102 - Western Civilization in Modern Times Credit Hours: 4
• HIST 103 - Western Civilization in Modern Times Credit Hours: 4
• HIST 121 - Western Heritage: Classical Age Credit Hours: 4
• HIST 122 - Western Heritage: Medieval Legacy Credit Hours: 4
• HIST 122A - The First Universities: History & Learning in Europe, 1100-1600 Credit Hours: 4
• HIST 123 - Western Heritage: Modernity Credit Hours: 4

32 hours at the 300–400 level, including:

• HIST 301J - Historical Research and Writing Credit Hours: 4

Select ONE of the following areas and complete three courses (12 hours):

• ALSO, complete four additional courses (16 hours) by choosing TWO courses from EACH of the remaining areas.

Europe: Must include one course on material predominantly before 1500, one from 1500-1800, and one after 1800.

Non-Western (Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Asia): Must include one course on material predominantly before 1800, one from the 19th century, and one from the 20th century.

North America (Canada, United States): Must include one course before 1800, one from the 19th century, and one from the 20th century.

Notes:

With the help of your advisor, you will need to develop a coherent plan of study. The emphasis will be to select courses that interrelate within a particular area. Your advisor will be critical to your success in choosing an appropriate plan of study.

Students with GPAs of 3.0 and above will be informed about internship opportunities or encouraged to write a senior honors thesis.

For more information contact:

Deborah R. Marinski,
Director/Assistant Professor of History and student advisor
Office: Dingus Technology Center 227
Phone: (740) 533-4637
marinski@ohio.edu