2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Chairperson: Xi Wang
Faculty: Arpaia, Bailey, Baumler, Bodle, Botelho, Finegan, Franklin-Rahkonen, Lippert, Lu, Mannard, Moore, Ricketts, Schroeder, Whited
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Website: www.iup.edu/history
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Bachelor of Arts • History |
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Bachelor of Science in Education–Social Studies Education/History Track |
| History Honors Track |
Programs in history are designed to give students an opportunity to study in some depth the past story of peoples and their world. Degrees offered by the History Department are the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History and the Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Social Studies, concentrating in history. The social studies education program prepares students to teach at the junior- and senior-high school levels.
The history student will find that the program is excellent preparation for government service, for pre-law training, for broad business opportunities, for work in varied fields of journalism, for public history positions, and for teaching. Not only the story of the people of the United States but also that of other peoples is covered, in the belief that global historical understanding is essential for the future of civilization.
Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History are 36 credits in history. Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Social Studies, concentrating on history, are a minimum of 27 credits in history within the 54 credits required for social studies certification. To minor in history, 15 credits of courses with an HIST prefix are required, with at least 3 credits taken at the 300 or higher level. No more than 6 credits may be transferred to IUP from another university. For majors in history programs, courses in history in Liberal Studies are applicable only if numbered 300 or higher. All programs should be planned with an advisor. Every major and concentrate in history will be advised by History department faculty members.
Admission to HIST 482 and 483, initiation in the local chapters of Phi Alpha Theta and Pi Gamma Mu, participation in study tours and study abroad programs, and other activities should be investigated by every history student. The department is committed to the ideal of a broad liberal arts education.
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Humanities-History: fulfilled by required courses in major Mathematics: 3cr Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr; no courses with HIST prefix |
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Major: |
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Introduction to History |
3cr |
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Senior Seminar (2) |
3cr |
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Controlled
Electives: At least three foundation courses from the following: (3) |
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Western Civilization Before 1600 (4) |
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Western Civilization Since 1600 (4) |
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United States History to 1877 |
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United States History Since 1877 |
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History of East Asia |
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Survey of Latin American History |
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One course from HIST 401-404 (Topics) |
3cr |
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One Non-Western HIST course: Latin America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, or Russia, 300 or 400 level |
3cr |
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Five additional history courses (5) |
15cr |
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Free Electives: |
28-34 |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) This requirement may be fulfilled by completing either the departmental honors program or graduate seminar with a concluding paper. (3) No more than 12cr in foundation courses may be counted towards the major. (4) For students who have taken HIST 195, 210, 212, or 214 prior to becoming History majors, this course may not be appropriate. Consult History advisor before scheduling. (5) Courses selected from 300- and 400-level offerings; no more than 6cr from HIST 493 as major elective. Students who have taken three foundation courses must take at least seven 300-400 level HIST courses in addition to HIST 480. Those with four foundation courses need take only six 300-400 level HIST courses in addition to HIST 480. |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Humanities-History: fulfilled by required courses in major Mathematics: 3cr Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr; no courses with HIST prefix |
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Major: |
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Introduction to History |
3cr |
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Senior Seminar (2) |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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Western Civilization Before 1600 (4) |
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Western Civilization Since 1600 (4) |
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United States History to 1877 |
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United States History Since 1877 |
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History of East Asia |
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Survey of Latin American History |
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One course from HIST 401-404 (Topics) |
3cr |
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One Non-Western HIST course: Latin America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, or Russia, 300 or 400 level |
3cr |
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Five additional history courses (5) |
15cr |
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Other Requirements: Pre-Law interdisciplinary track |
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Seven courses, including at least one from each of six areas: Business: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, BLAW 235 Criminology: CRIM 210, 215, 255 |
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Free Electives: |
7-31 |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) This requirement may be fulfilled by completing either the departmental honors program or graduate seminar with a concluding paper. (3) No more than 12cr in foundation courses may be counted towards the major. (4) For students who have received credit for HIST 195, 210, or 212 prior to becoming history majors, this course may not be appropriate. Consult History advisor before scheduling. (5) Courses selected from 300- and 400-level offerings; no more than 6cr from HIST 493 as major elective. Students who have taken three foundation courses must take at least seven 300- and 400-level HIST courses in addition to HIST 480. Those with four foundation courses need take only six 300- and 400-level HIST courses in addition to HIST 480. |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Humanities-History: fulfilled by required courses in major Mathematics: 3cr Social Science: ANTH 110, ECON 121, and PSYC 101 Liberal Studies Electives: 6cr, ECON 122, GEOG 230, no courses with HIST prefix |
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3 additional
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MATH 100 level or above
(in addition to Liberal Studies MATH) (1) |
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Digital Instructional Technology |
3cr | ||
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Educational Psychology |
3cr | ||
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Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings |
2cr | ||
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Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures |
3cr |
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Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience I |
1cr |
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Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience II |
1cr |
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Student Teaching |
12cr |
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School Law |
1cr |
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Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools |
3cr |
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Major: |
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Western Civilization Before 1600 (3) |
3cr | ||
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Western Civilization Since 1600 (3) |
3cr |
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United States History to 1877 |
3cr |
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United States History Since 1877 |
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Introduction to History |
3cr | ||
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Topics or Senior Seminar (4) |
3cr |
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| Controlled Electives: | 9cr | ||
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One Non-Western History course: Latin America, Africa, Asia, Russia, 300 or 400 level One United States History course at the 300 or 400 level One History course at the 300 or 400 level |
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| Social Science Distribution: | 12 | ||
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200-level or higher Geography course |
3cr | ||
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American Politics |
3cr |
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PLSC 280 or |
Comparative Government I: Western Political Systems or Comparative Government II: Non-Western Political Systems |
3cr |
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SOC 337 or SOC 362 or |
World Societies and World Systems or Racial and Ethnic Minorities or Contemporary Social Problems |
3cr |
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| Free Electives: | 1 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*) See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “3-Step Process for Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Educational Technology section of this catalog. In order to student teach, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their major (social science and history courses). To be licensed to teach History, Geography, Economics, Civics, and Government, Social Studies Education/History majors must apply for Citizenship Education certification. (1) Students are required to take an additional 3cr of MATH beyond the Liberal Studies requirement for a total of 6cr, all of which must be 100 level or above. (2) In exceptional cases, the student’s advisor may give special permission to substitute two upper-level courses for one of the foundation courses. (3) For students who have received credit for HIST 195, 210, or 212 prior to becoming History majors, this course may not be appropriate. Consult History advisor before scheduling. (4) This requirement may be fulfilled by completing either the departmental honors program or graduate seminar with a concluding paper. |
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The honors program is open by departmental permission to History, History Pre-Law, and Social Studies Education/History majors with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in History courses. Students complete at least one semester of HIST 487 (a variable-topic course open also to students in the Robert E. Cook Honors College) and two semesters of honors thesis research and writing. Honors theses are completed individually under the direction of a department professor who specializes in the student’s area of interest and are approved by a thesis committee comprising the director and two other readers, one of whom may come from outside the History Department. Honors History courses count toward the major; completion of an honors thesis substitutes for HIST 480.
Students interested in the History Honors program should discuss this opportunity as early as possible with their advisors. Students may file a declaration of intent during the sophomore year; a formal application for admission must be made, normally early in the junior year. The program is particularly encouraged for students intending to seek admission to graduate or professional schools. Honors coursework is designated on university transcripts; students completing the departmental honors program are recognized at departmental commencement ceremonies.
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History Honors Track |
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| HIST 483 | Honors Thesis (1) | 6cr | |
| HIST 487 | Honors Colloquium in History | 3cr | |
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