2015-2016 University Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History Concentrations


History majors may choose to specialize in one or more historical subfields among the Department’s particular strengths – American, British/West European, Middle Eastern/Islamic, Military, Asian, or Russian History– or in a thematic area that crosses these geographical boundaries, by taking at least four relevant upper-division courses. It is not mandatory to choose a concentration, and students may choose to complete multiple concentrations. For all concentrations, HIS 260 and HIS 360: Topics in History; HIS 463 Seminar in History; HIS 491,492: Departmental Thesis/Project; and transfer courses may be counted where appropriate. The concentrations are as follows: