History, Pre-Law Track

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History Major and Learning Outcomes

The History Program

History majors take

HI - 201 Western Civilization to 1600 A.D.: Humanities I Credits: 3
HI - 262 World History Since 1500: Humanities II Credits: 3
HI - 213 American Civilization I: Humanities I Credits: 3
HI - 214 American Civilization II: Humanities II Credits: 3
EXP - 140 Career Development and Planning: The DeSales Experience Credits: 3

In addition

In addition, majors take two courses in United States history, two in European history, two in world history, four history electives, and the senior seminar in Historical Research (HI 401 ). Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship (HI 391 ) in line with their career interests. Students work closely with their advisor to create this schedule.

History Major with Teacher Certification in Social Studies

History majors intending to make their career in teaching history in secondary schools public and private need to contact the Department of Education.

Required Courses

All students interested in law should contact the pre-law advisor in the Department of Social Sciences.

History majors intending to go to law school should follow the pre-law track, which has two groups of requirements:

HI - 213 American Civilization I: Humanities I Credits: 3
HI - 214 American Civilization II: Humanities II Credits: 3
HI - 313 Revolutionary America Credits: 3
EXP - 140 Career Development and Planning: The DeSales Experience Credits: 3
two courses in United States history
two courses in European history
two courses in world history
one history elective
HI - 401 Seminar in Historical Research Credits: 3 In the seminar, Pre-Law students will focus on topics in legal history.

The completion of four more courses:

PL - 225 Logic Credits: 3
PO - 330 Constitutional Law Credits: 3
CJ - 160 Criminal Law Credits: 3
LG - 109 Trial by Jury Credits: 3
OR
LG - 355 Law in America Credits: 3