The following specializations are open to all students majoring in History. Students are limited to one specialization. Students may request to have special topics courses, or courses taken on academic exchange, accepted to meet a specialization requirement. For details, consult the History academic advisor.
Digital and Public History Specialization
The Digital and Public History Specialization explores practical, real-world uses for the past in society and the marketplace. The Digital and Public History Specialization requires successful completion of 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 four courses from the following:
- HIST 201, HIST 216, HIST 224, HIST 268, HIST 271, HIST 275, HIST 321/LS 331, HIST 322, HIST 323, HIST 351, HIST 369/PSCI 369, HIST 389
International Relations Specialization
The International Relations Specialization requires successful completion of six courses:
- PSCI 281, PSCI 282
- three of HIST 220, HIST 230, HIST 268, HIST 275, HIST 282, HIST 311, HIST 315, HIST 350, HIST 369/PSCI 369, HIST 389, PSCI 257
- one of PSCI 481, PSCI 482, PSCI 486, PSCI 487
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 four courses from the following:
- HIST 220, HIST 226, HIST 227, HIST 232/PACS 203, HIST 278, HIST 304/MEDVL 304/RS 342, HIST 312, HIST 314, HIST 316, HIST 341, HIST 358, HIST 359, HIST 369/PSCI 369, HIST 377R/EASIA 377R, HIST 379/RS 343