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historical reading and research. Knowledge of a foreign language is
particularly important for students planning graduate work. Students
contemplating graduate work are urged to take at least three units in
one foreign language.
In addition, the faculty strongly recommends for its majors an off-
campus experience and HI 498 Teaching Experience in History where
feasible.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
one HI unit (classroom course) at the 100 level
one HI unit (classroom course) at the 200 level
two HI units (classroom courses) at the 300 level
one additional unit in HI (classroom course)
Graduation with Disciplinary Honors in History
History majors may graduate with honors in history by fulfilling the
following requirements:
(1) Complete the requirements for a major in history.
(2) Attain a 3.500 or better grade point average in all history courses taken
at the College.
(3) Earn a departmental designation of “with honors” for the project in HI
401.
Human Rights and Conflict Studies
Sandra L. Sprayberry, Program Coordinator
The minor in human rights and conflict studies provides students
with critical skills and perspectives necessary for creating a more just
and peaceful society. Students learn about social movements and their
contemporary legacies through literature, historical accounts, and political
policy by taking courses across four areas: representation, historical and
social context, consequences and effects, and social change. The skills and