Degree Requirements
Because of the implementation of the new General Education Program, there are currently two programs of study for the History major:
For students who entered SJU before the fall of 2010, or transfer students who entered SJU on the GER curriculum.
GER Common Courses (See Curricula): six courses
GER University Distribution (See Curricula): fourteen courses, including
Social/Behavioral Science:
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Introduction to American Government and Politics |
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Introduction to Comparative Politics |
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Introduction to International Politics |
GER Electives: any eight courses
Major Concentration:
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History of the United States |
and ten approved courses at the 203 or above.
Besides HIS 1011-1021 and HIS 201-202, a history major will be required to complete at least: one upper division course in American history, one upper division course in European history, and one course in either Latin American or Asian history. A major must take at least two seminars/colloquia (400 level) in any area offered, one in the junior year and one in the senior year. At least two courses at the 203 or above level must be before 1800. The seminars/colloquia will also count to satisfy the area or time requirements for 203 level or above courses. Credit can be given for appropriate Honors courses or courses taken in foreign programs. History majors with credit transferred from other institutions must complete at least four courses taught by the history faculty of Saint Joseph’s University. Students who undertake a double major that includes history must consult the chair or department advisor for assistance in scheduling history courses.
For students who entered SJU in the fall of 2010 or later, or transfer students who entered SJU on the GEP.
GEP Signature Courses (See Curricula): six courses
GEP Variable Courses (See Curricula): six to nine courses, including
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Any 100 level POL
GEP Overlays (See Curricula):
GEP Electives: ten courses
Major Concentration:
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History of the United States |
and ten approved courses at the 203 or above level.
Besides HIS 154 and HIS 201-202, a history major will be required to complete at least: one upper division course in American history, one upper division course in European history, and one course in either Latin American or Asian history. A major must take at least two seminars (400 level) in any area offered, one in the junior year and one in the senior year. At least two courses at the 203 or above level must be before 1800. The seminars will also count to satisfy the area or time requirements for 203 or above courses. Credit can be given for appropriate Honors courses or courses taken in foreign programs. History majors with credit transferred from other institutions must complete at least four courses taught by the history faculty of Saint Joseph’s University. Students who undertake a double major that includes history must consult the chair or department advisor for assistance in scheduling history courses.
