Course variations

Course summary

The study of history is a well-established and widely respected foundation for a liberal education. By studying American, European and world history, students will gain a broad perspective on the diversity of the human experience and achieve a better understanding of their place in the world. Many of the students pursue internships at local historical societies, museums, libraries and civic organizations. A major in history helps students to develop the skills employers’ value most critical thinking, independent research, written expression and an understanding of human diversity. The graduates pursue careers in business, education, law or continue on to graduate study in a wide range of fields.

Program modules

This course covers the following modules, European history (6 credits), American history (6 credits), Global history (6 credits), Four electives at 200 level or above (12 credits), HS 303: Historiography & Historical Methods (3 credits), HS 408: Seminar in History (3 credits), no more than three courses may be at the 100-level.

Entry requirement for international students

Students from the high school should have a college preparatory sequence which includes at least four years of English, three years of mathematics (physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and physician assistant applicants should have four years) and two or more years of science (all health science applicants are expected to have biology and chemistry; physical therapy applicants should also have physics, two years of social science, two years of a foreign language, three academic electives and High school grades in these subjects and the SAT I Reasoning Test or ACT scores are important factors in the selection process. A minimum score of 550 (78 Internet based or 213 in the CBT computer-based TOEFL) is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Quinnipiac University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History