History Concentrations

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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(I,D) and HIS 360(I) : Topics in History; HIS 463(I) Seminar in History; HIS 491 ,492 : Departmental Thesis/Project; and transfer courses may be counted where appropriate. The concentrations are as follows:

U.S. History Concentration

Islamic History Concentration

HIS 236I - Women in Asian Civilizations, 3 credit hours
HIS 260(I,D) - Topics in History, 3-4 credit hours (When offered as Early Islam)
HIS 288I - Islamic History 600-1800, 3 credit hours
HIS 360(I) - An In-depth Study of Topics in History, 3-4 credit hours (When offered as Contemporary Middle East)
HIS 381I - The Arab-Israeli Conflicts, 4 credit hours
HIS 389I - The Modern Middle East, 4 credit hours

Russian History Concentration

Western Europe Concentration

History of War Concentration

Asian History Concentration

History of Revolution Concentration

HIS 245I - Survey of Russian History, 3 credit hours
HIS 260(I,D) - Topics in History, 3-4 credit hours (When offered as Latin American Revolutions)
HIS 323I - Enlightenment, French Revolution, and Napoleon, 3 credit hours
HIS 346I - Modern Russia, 3 credit hours
HIS 351 - The American Revolution, 3 credit hours
HIS 360(I) - An In-depth Study of Topics in History, 3-4 credit hours (When offered as Contemporary Middle East)
HIS 389I - The Modern Middle East, 4 credit hours