The following specializations are open to all Four-Year General or Honours History students.
Applied History Specialization
The Applied History Specialization explores practical, real-world uses for the past in society and the marketplace. The Applied History Specialization requires successful completion of two academic course units (four courses) from the following:
Global Interactions Specialization
The Global Interactions Specialization moves beyond borders to explore human interactions on a global scale. The Global Interactions Specialization requires successful completion of two academic course units (four courses) from the following:
International Relations Specialization
The Specialization in International Relations requires successful completion of four academic course units (eight courses):
- two of PSCI 281, PSCI 282, HIST 311
- three of HIST 220, HIST 230, HIST 268, HIST 275, HIST 282, HIST 315, HIST 350, HIST 369, HIST 389
- three of PSCI 355, PSCI 375, PSCI 382, PSCI 481, PSCI 482, PSCI 486, PSCI 487
Notes
- Students may petition to have special topics courses, reading courses, or courses taken on academic exchange accepted to meet the International Relations requirements. For details, please consult the History academic advisor.
- All courses taken towards the International Relations Specialization as listed above will count towards the student's History major average. If achievement in the non-major courses causes a drop below the major average requirements, students will normally be allowed to continue in the History major but without the specialization.
Revolution, War, and Upheaval Specialization
The Revolution, War, and Upheaval Specialization examines the impact of conflict on the course of history. The Revolution, War, and Upheaval Specialization requires successful completion of two academic course units (four courses) from the following: