The Department of History offers a minor in history that is an excellent complement to majors in geography, political science, sociology and philosophy.
Program Highlights
Students have complete flexibility in taking courses that suit their own personal interests and needs. Students can choose courses that give a historical perspective on their own majors and specific interests.
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The course gives students a critical perspective on world civilizations from prehistory to 1500. It focuses on the…
HIST 302
Perspectives in Teaching World History to 1500
The course gives students a critical perspective on world civilizations from prehistory to 1500. It focuses on the major cultural, intellectual, scientific, geographic/environmental and religious developments of the world. The course emphasizes the critical assessment of primary documents and artifacts and the utilization of that material in the classroom. Prerequisites: HIST 100H or HIST 101H or HIST 102H or HIST 103H or HIST 104H or HIST 105H or HIST 126H or HIST 127H.
The course is an examination of Virginia's past from Jamestown to the present. The course emphasizes the colonial…
HIST 356
Virginia History
The course is an examination of Virginia's past from Jamestown to the present. The course emphasizes the colonial experience, Virginia's role in the new nation, the post-Civil War era and Virginia in the twentieth century. Prerequisites: HIST 100H or HIST 101H or HIST 102H or HIST 103H or HIST 104H or HIST 105H or HIST 126H or HIST 127H.
Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit$250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
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