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HIST 495 - Senior Thesis

Capstone of the history major, involving advanced practice in the craft of the professional historian. All sections of course organized as seminars, and participants engage primarily in writing and presenting a paper based on their own research. Extensive library/ archival work. In addition, each student meets with his or her research adviser.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: History major, senior standing, HIST 295, successful completion of at least one 400-level NIU history course (excluding HIST 400 and HIST 496), and consent of department.

Credits: 4