Course variations

Course summary

This degree is appropriate for students who intend to pursue careers in secondary teaching with specialization in history and social studies.

Program modules

The modules include 103, 104 Introduction To American Civilization, 103 American History To 1865, 104 American History Since 1865, 111 Prehistory To 476, 112 476-1713, 113 1713-Present, 151 Communities Of The Ancient World, 155 The Idea Of Utopia, 158 Race And Identity In Modern America, 199 Thinking Historically, 203 Writing About Gender And Race In The U.S.: 1492-1877, 261 Black History In The Americas, 263 African Americans Since 1865, 265 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Experiences In U.S. History, 273 Latin America: 1492-1824, 274 Latin America: 1824 To The Present, 275 The Indian In American History, 277 Canada: A Historical Survey, 280 Introduction To East Asian Civilizations, 281 East Asian History In The Early-Modern And Modern Eras, 285 Introduction To African Civilizations, 286 Modern Africa, 287 Introduction To Islamic Civilization, 310 History Of Ancient Mesopotamia, 311 History Of Ancient Egypt, 312 History Of Ancient Greece, 313 History Of Ancient Rome, 314 The Enlightenment Tradition, 315 Europe In The Early Middle Ages (300-1050), 316 Europe In The High Middle Ages (1050-1450), 320 War In The Middle Ages, 325 Marriage And The Family In European History, 333 Imperial Russia, 1689-1917, 334 History Of Soviet Russia, 336 Comparative Imperialisms: Select Case Studies, 348 European Intellectual History, 350 American Colonial History.

Entry requirement for international students

International students should have a minimum score on the TOEFL of 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based). However, students with lower TOEFL scores, and/or students who are unable to take the TOEFL, may be admitted with an Academic English Program (AEP) provision if they have previously studied in the United States, completed college-level English 101 and English 102 prior to enrollment earning grades of B (3.0) or better, and demonstrate strong academic achievement.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Western Washington University

Department name

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History