History
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in History
University Core requirements
Please consult the University Core requirements for additional courses as required by the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts.
Lower Division Major Requirements
Students are required to complete 2 western civilization courses, 2 U.S. history courses and 1 course in contemporary societies, choosing one particular area of the world to study.
Western Civilization Requirement:
Students take the following courses.
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
HIST 100: Western Traditions to 1500
AND
HIST 101: Western Traditions Since 1500 |
HIS 100: Western Traditions I
+
HIS 101: Western Traditions II
(both courses are required)
OR
HIS 101H: Survey of Western Traditions, Honors |
| LMU |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE |
U.S. History Requirement:
Students take the following courses.
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
| HIST 161: Early America, 1607-1900 |
HIS 120: History of the U.S. I |
| HIST 162: Modern America |
Choose one course:
HIS 121: History of the U.S. II
HIS 220: The U.S. in the 20th Century
HIS 220H: The U.S. in the 20th Century - Honors |
| LMU |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE |
Contemporary Societies Requirement:
Students choose one of the following courses to fulfill this requirement.
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
Choose one course:
HIST 152: Modern Middle East
HIST 172: Modern Latin America
HIST 182: Modern Asia
HIST 192: Contemporary Africa |
Students fulfill this requirement at LMU. |
| LMU |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE |
Note
In addition to the above requirements, the Department of History recommends the study of geography and foreign languages.