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History (B.A.)

The study of history aims to improve an understanding of the modern world through a perspective that enables evaluation of both its mature and its underdeveloped conditions. The history program at Marymount focuses primarily on the areas of European and American history. Resources for the study of history in the Washington area are extraordinary, and many students find opportunities to witness firsthand history-making events in this capital city.

The history major — traditionally a preparation for careers in law, business, teaching, research, and many other fields — includes courses essential to the study of the European and American traditions. The requirements of the major are deliberately flexible to accommodate a variety of options within the discipline and with other fields of study.

Internship opportunities in the Washington area are outstanding. The study abroad program offers internship and study programs in numerous locations. The most popular destinations include England, Ireland, and Italy.

History majors are encouraged to consider a minor concentration in another discipline.

Upon successful completion of the history program, students will be able to

  • demonstrate the ability to analyze and assess critically primary and secondary sources within their historical contexts;
  • demonstrate the ability to interpret history through research and synthesis of evidentiary sources and application of theory and method; and
  • demonstrate the ability to apply historical knowledge effectively through the construction and communication of oral and written arguments in a professional forum.

Minors are offered in history and public history, as well as a secondary-level teaching licensure program.

Degree Requirements — History

This degree requires a total of 120 credits.

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details. History majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way: HI 250 Research and Writing and HI 420 Senior Seminar, and one elective course from HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America and HI 365 History of Medieval Europe.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

HI 103Western Civilization I *

3

HI 104Western Civilization II *

3

HI 110History of the United States to 1877 *

3

HI 111History of the United States since 1877 *

3

HI 250Research and Writing *

3

HI 400Internship *

3

HI 420Senior Seminar *

3

Twenty-four (24) credits in history electives at the 300 level

Sample Degree Plan — History

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

HI 103Western Civilization I *

3

EN 101Composition I *

3

MA
Mathematics (MT) core course *

3-4

POL 104American Government *

3

DSC 101DISCOVER First-Year Seminar *

3

EN 101: WR core course

HI 103: HI-1 core course

POL 104: SS-1 core course

Year One — Spring

HI 104Western Civilization II *

3

EN 102Composition II *

3

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course *

3

Natural Science (NS) core course with lab *

TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

EN 102: WR core course

TRS 100: TRS-1 core course

Year Two — Fall

HI 110History of the United States to 1877 *

3

HI 250Research and Writing *

3

EN
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course *

3

PH 100Introduction to Philosophy *

3

One (1) elective

3

PH 100: PH-1 core course

Year Two — Spring

HI 111History of the United States since 1877 *

3

One (1) 300-level English (LT-2) core course *

Fine Arts (FNA) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course *

3

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) or Natural Science (NS) core course *

One (1) elective

3

Year Three — Fall

Two (2) 300-level history courses

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course *

3

Two (2) electives

Year Three — Spring

Two (2) 300-level history courses

PH
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course *

3

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course (politics recommended) *

One (1) elective

3

Year Four — Fall

Two (2) 300-level history courses

Three (3) electives

Year Four — Spring

HI 400Internship *

3

HI 420Senior Seminar *

3

One (1) 300-level history course

One (1) elective

3

HI 400: Internship may be taken for 6 credits or 3 credits plus one (1) 300-level history course. HI 400 fulfills the University Requirement for Experiential Learning.

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and the Course Descriptions for further information.