History (B.A. or B.S.)

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The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

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Requirements in Department (40)

Students must successfully complete HIST 395, and at least one 400-level NIU history course (excluding HIST 400 and HIST 496) before taking HIST 495. At least two such 400-level NIU history courses (excluding HIST 400 and HIST 495) are required to complete the major.

HIST 260 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 260 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 261 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 261 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 395 - Historical Methods Credits: 3
(Required of all majors in their sophomore or junior year).
HIST 495 - Senior Thesis Credits: 4

Two of the following (6)

HIST 110 - History of the Western World I: Problems in the Human Past Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 110 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 112 - History of the Western World II: Problems in the Human Past Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 112 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 140 - Asia to 1500 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 140 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 141 - Asia Since 1500 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 141 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 170 - World History I: Problems in the Human Past Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 170 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 171 - World History II: Problems in the Human Past Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.

HIST 171 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.

Seven courses at the 300-400 level

Seven courses at the 300-400 level with a minimum of one course in each of Group A, B, and C; and four additional electives.

Group A:

HIST 300 - The Ancient Near East Credits: 3
HIST 301 - History of Ancient Greece Credits: 3
HIST 302 - From Alexander the Great to the Rise of Rome Credits: 3
HIST 303 - Imperial Rome Credits: 3
HIST 303 is a writing infused course.

HIST 303 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 304 - Late Antiquity and the Fall of Rome Credits: 3
HIST 304 is a writing infused course.
HIST 305 - Early Middle Ages Credits: 3
HIST 305 is a writing infused course.
HIST 305 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 306 - Later Middle Ages Credits: 3
HIST 306 is a writing infused course.
HIST 306 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 311 - Early Modern France, 1500-1789 Credits: 3
HIST 311 is a writing infused course.
HIST 319 - The Early Islamic World Credits: 3
HIST 323 - History of Science Credits: 3
HIST 323 is available for general education credit.
HIST 336 - Russia to 1861 Credits: 3
HIST 336 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 340 - Ancient India Credits: 3
HIST 340 is a writing infused course.
HIST 340 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 342 - History of Southeast Asia to ca. 1800 Credits: 3
HIST 342 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 344 - History of Ancient China Credits: 3
HIST 348 - African History to 1600 Credits: 3
HIST 348 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 350 - Japan to 1600 Credits: 3
HIST 350 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 357 - Britain to 1688 Credits: 3
HIST 357 is a writing infused course.
HIST 360 - Early Encounters in Native North America Credits: 3
HIST 360 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 381 - Colonial Latin America Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 381 is a Writing Infused Course.
HIST 381 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 391 - Topics in History Credits: 3 A. Group A
HIST 407 - Medieval Women Credits: 3
HIST 407 is a writing infused course.
HIST 407 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 408 - Medieval Everyday Life Credits: 3
HIST 408 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 414 - European Wars of Religion, 1520-1660 Credits: 3
HIST 414 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 416 - The Age of Enlightenment Credits: 3
HIST 416 is a writing infused course.
HIST 420 - The Renaissance Credits: 3
HIST 421 - The Catholic and Protestant Reformations Credits: 3
HIST 422 - Early Modern Europe Credits: 3
HIST 422 is a writing infused course.

HIST 422 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 456 - Ancient Mediterranean Credits: 3
HIST 458 - Mediterranean World, 1450-1750 Credits: 3
HIST 458 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 459 - The Atlantic World, 1492-1860s Credits: 3
HIST 459 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 A. Ancient
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 B. Medieval

Group B:

HIST 339 - French Overseas Empire Credits: 3
HIST 339 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 341 - History of India: 1740-1947 Credits: 3
HIST 341 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 343 - History of Southeast Asia Since ca. 1800 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 343 is a writing infused course.
HIST 345 - History of China Since the T’ang Dynasty Credits: 3
HIST 346 - Women in Asian History Credits: 3
HIST 346 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 349 - African History Since 1600 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 349 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 351 - Japan Since 1600 Credits: 3
HIST 351 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 352 - Popular Culture in Japan Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.

HIST 352 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 353 - Women in African History Credits: 3
HIST 353 is a writing infused course.
HIST 353 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 382 - Modern Latin America Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 382 is a writing infused course.
HIST 382 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 383 - Latin America through Film Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 383 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 387 - History of Genocide Credits: 3
HIST 387 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 388 - The Cuban Revolution and Its Legacy Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 388 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 389 - Global Climate History Credits: 3
HIST 389 is a writing infused course.
HIST 391 - Topics in History Credits: 3 B. Group B
HIST 402 - Gender and Sexuality in History Credits: 3
HIST 402 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 428 - Gender and War Credits: 3
HIST 428 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 440 - Islam and Colonialism in Africa Credits: 3
HIST 440 is a writing infused course.
HIST 440 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 441 - The African Diaspora Credits: 3
HIST 441 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 442 - History of Buddhist Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIST 442 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 443 - History of Islamic Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIST 444 - Japanese Empire Credits: 3
HIST 444 is a writing infused course.
HIST 444 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 445 - The Chinese Revolution Credits: 3
HIST 445 is a writing infused course.
HIST 447 - History of Burma Credits: 3
HIST 447 is a writing infused course.

HIST 447 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 449 - History of Malaysia and Singapore Credits: 3
HIST 481 - Indigenous Mexico Credits: 3
HIST 481 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 482 - Mexico Since 1810 Credits: 3
HIST 484 - History of Brazil Credits: 3
HIST 484 is a writing infused course.
HIST 484 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 486 - Inequality in Latin America Credits: 3
HIST 486 is a writing infused course.
HIST 486 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 487 - The Latin American City Credits: 3
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 G. African
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 J. Asian
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 N. Latin American
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 R. General/Comparative
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 U. Global

Group C:

HIST 312 - France Since 1815 Credits: 3
HIST 322 - Women in Modern Europe Credits: 3
HIST 322 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 326 - 19th Century Europe Credits: 3
HIST 327 - Europe, 1900-1945 Credits: 3
HIST 328 - Europe, 1945-Present Credits: 3
HIST 337 - Russia Since 1861 Credits: 3
HIST 337 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 354 - History of Black American Business and Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
HIST 354 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 355 - History of Black American Music Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 355 is a writing infused course.
HIST 356 - Modern Ireland Credits: 3
HIST 356 is a writing infused course.
HIST 356 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 358 - Britain Since 1688 Credits: 3
HIST 359 - History of Illinois Credits: 3
HIST 361 - History of Health and Medicine in the United States Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 361 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 362 - The Hunt for “Un-Americans” in U.S. History Credits: 3
HIST 362 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 363 - U.S. Sport History Credits: 3
HIST 364 - African-American History to 1865 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 364 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 365 - African-American History Since 1865 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 365 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 366 - Farms, Food, and Rural America Credits: 3
HIST 367 - U.S. LGBT History Credits: 3
HIST 367 also fulills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 368 - The History of Chicago Credits: 3
HIST 368 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 369 - Women in United States History Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 369 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 370 - Introduction to American Indian History Credits: 3
HIST 370 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 371 - The American West Credits: 3
HIST 372 - History of the South Credits: 3
HIST 373 - Strikes, Riots, and Uprisings in U.S. History Credits: 3
HIST 373 is a writing infused course.
HIST 373 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 374 - Latinos/as in the United States Credits: 3
HIST 374 is a writing infused course.
HIST 374 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 375 - Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1974 Credits: 3
HIST 375 is a writing infused course.
HIST 375 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 376 - U.S. Capitalism and its Critics Credits: 3
HIST 376 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 377 - American Environmental History Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 377 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 379 - American Military History Credits: 3
HIST 380 - U.S. Constitutional History Credits: 3
HIST 381 - Colonial Latin America Credits: 3
Available for General Education credit in the Society and Culture Domain.
HIST 381 is a Writing Infused Course.
HIST 381 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 391 - Topics in History Credits: 3 C. Group C
HIST 402 - Gender and Sexuality in History Credits: 3
HIST 402 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 418 - Modern European Cultural History Credits: 3
HIST 423 - The French Revolution and Napoleon Credits: 3
HIST 423 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 425 - World War II Credits: 3
HIST 429 - Nazi Germany Credits: 3
HIST 429 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 434 - The Russian Revolution Credits: 3
HIST 434 is a writing infused course.
HIST 434 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 435 - Stalinism Credits: 3
HIST 435 is a writing infused course.
HIST 435 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 452 - British Empire Credits: 3
HIST 452 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 454 - Victorian Britain Credits: 3
HIST 461 - The American Revolution Credits: 3
HIST 461 is a writing infused course.
HIST 461 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 464 - Civil War Era Credits: 3
HIST 464 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 465 - Gilded Age and Progressive Era Credits: 3
HIST 465 is a writing infused course.
HIST 465 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 466 - Corporate America: 1900-1929 Credits: 3
HIST 467 - The U.S. in Depression and War, 1929-1960 Credits: 3
HIST 467 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 468 - America Since 1960 Credits: 3
HIST 468 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 471 - Workers in U.S. History, 1787-Present Credits: 3
HIST 471 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 474 - Immigration in the United States Credits: 3
HIST 475 - The United States and Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent Credits: 3
HIST 475 is a writing infused course.
HIST 475 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 476 - American Foreign Relations to 1914 Credits: 3
HIST 476 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 477 - American Foreign Relations Since 1914 Credits: 3
HIST 477 is a writing infused course.
HIST 477 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 C. Early Modern European (including British)
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 D. Modern European (including British)
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 E. Russian and Eastern European
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3 M. United States

Requirements outside Department (B.A., 0-12; B.S., 10-15)

For the B.A. degree
Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)
See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.

For the B.S. degree
Laboratory science/mathematical/computational skills sequence (10-15)
See “College Requirement for the B.S. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.