The department offers lower-division surveys in Western and world civilization as well as U.S. history, while upper-division offerings include a wide range of subject areas, from the ancient Near East to American family history.
Seminars and 400-level courses provide opportunities for majors to write substantial research papers and to participate in intensive reading and discussion of topics.
Graduate students enroll in 500-level courses as they pursue the MA in History.
Course Schedules for 2020-21
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