College of Arts and Sciences
History/Philosophy Department

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Introduction
History (B.A.)
Comprehensive Social Studies (B.S.Ed.)--History Concentration
History Minor

Philosophy Minor

Introduction

The Department of History-Philosophy offers undergraduate programs leading to two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in Education. The department also offers a Bachelor of Arts with a Public History Concentration for students interested in careers at historical institutions such as museums, archives, or historic sites. The history major is designed to generate and sustain an interest in the world, past and present. This is done so students can become better citizens, more effective participants in society, and acquire the reading, writing, and thinking skills essential for success in any career or occupation.

Features

Shippensburg University’s history department offers a wide range of opportunities to take courses and to pursue research in almost any area of student interest. These specialties fall into the three broad areas of American, European, and African/Asian/Latin American. Also, there are studies in archival and museum work along with the opportunity for internships in these areas. The university is within driving distance of major collections of sources which enhance and enrich historical studies. Also, there are studies in archival and museum work, historic preservation, local history, and oral history. Hands-on experience can also be gained through internships at many local sites, including the Gettysburg National Military Park, the United States Military History Institute, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Career Opportunities

History, considered either as a humanity or as a social science, is a broad discipline that serves as general preparation for a variety of careers: law, education, theology, writing, museum and archives work, many federal jobs (particularly in foreign service, intelligence, and related fields), business, and others.

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History (B.A.)

History - Field of Specialization (36 crs.)

Required (18 crs.)

HIS105 World History I 3 crs.

HIS106 World History II 3 crs.

HIS201 Early History of U.S. 3 crs.

HIS202 Recent History of U.S. 3 crs.

HIS203 Theory and Practice of History 3 crs.

HIS397 Seminar in Comparative History 3 crs.

Restricted Electives (12 crs.)

American History 3 crs.

European History 3 crs.

Africa/Asia/Latin America 6 crs.

Free Electives in History (6 crs.)

At 200 level or above

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Comprehensive Social Studies (B.S.Ed.)--History Concentration

Pennsylvania certification for social studies is a comprehensive program which does not provide for separate certificates for each academic discipline. Therefore, the requirements for the B.S. in Ed. include not only history courses but work in all the social studies covered by the certificate. Because of these certification requirements some of these courses must also be used to fulfill general education categories.

Required (60 crs.)

HISTORY (30 crs.)

Required (12 crs.)

HIS105 World History I 3 crs.

HIS106 World History II 3 crs.

HIS201 Early History of U.S. 3 crs.

HIS202 Recent History of U.S. 3 crs.

Restricted Electives (12 crs.)

American History 3 crs.

European History 3 crs.

Africa/Asia/Latin America 6 crs.

Free Electives in History (6 crs.)

At 200 level or above

Required Allied Social Studies (30 crs.)

Political Science (Government)(6 crs.)
PLS104 American Government: Constitutional and Political Foundations
PLS105 American Government: Institutions and Public Policies
Or approved alternates

Geography (6 crs.)
GEO101 World Geography
GEO103 Geography of U.S. and Canada

Psychology (3 crs.)
PSY101 General Psychology

Sociology/Anthropology (6 crs.)
SOC101 Principles of Sociology
or
SOC241 Contemporary Social Problems
ANT111 Cultural Anthropology
or approved alternate

Economics (3 crs.)
ECN101 Principles of Macroeconomics
or approved alternate

Cognate Field (6 crs.)
In addition to the above courses, students must take two courses (or 6 crs.) in one of these areas: economics, geography, political science (government), psychology, or sociology/anthropology. These courses should be at the 200 level or higher. By meeting this requirement a student develops a second disciplinary sequence in one area of the cognate social sciences (12 crs. in government, sociology/anthropology, psychology, and geography, and 9 crs. in economics).

Required Professional Courses (27 crs.)

TCH205 The American School 3 crs.

TCH310 Educational Psychology 3 crs.

EDU310 Teaching of Social Studies I 3 crs.

EDU311 Teaching of Social Studies II 3 crs.

EDU495 Student Teaching and Professional Practicum 15 crs.

EEC411 Introduction to Exceptionality 3 crs.

OR

PSY355 Psychology of Exceptional Child 3 crs.

Required Field Experience
(See advisor)

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History Minor

18 crs.

Required (9 crs.)
HIS105 World History I
HIS106 World History II
HIS201 Early History of the United States
or
HIS202 Recent History of the United States

Electives (9 crs.)
One course at the 300 level or above in Africa/Asia/Latin America.
One course at the 300 level or above in European History.
One course at the 300 level or above in American History.

Philosophy Minor