History (B.A.)
History/Social Science with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.A. in History)
History (Minor)
Public History (Minor)
Resources for the study of history in the Washington area are extraordinary, and many students find opportunities to witness first hand history-making events in this capital city.
The study of history aims to improve an understanding of the modern world through a perspective that enables evaluation of both its mature and its underdeveloped conditions. The History program at Marymount focuses primarily on the areas of European and American history. Most freshmen are encouraged to complete elementary survey courses in Western civilization or American history.
The History major — traditionally a preparation for careers in law, business, teaching, and research — provides courses essential to the study of the European and American traditions. The requirements of the major are deliberately flexible to accommodate a variety of options within the discipline and with other fields of study.
History majors are urged to consider a minor concentration in another discipline.
The School also offers minors in History and Public History, as well as a secondary-level teaching licensure program.
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This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in History and also be licensed to teach secondary History and Social Science at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experiences and student teaching.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See Education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses specified in the degree plan to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. See an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further information.
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Minor Requirements
The Public History minor is an innovative, interdisciplinary track providing the kinds of skills and information associated with careers in museums, historical societies, national parks, corporate archives, and heritage tourism industries. Capitalizing upon Marymount’s proximity to some of the nation’s premier cultural and historical institutions, it combines hands-on experience with traditional coursework.
Minor Requirements
NOTE: HI 295 Introduction to Public History is to be taken before other courses in the program.
To ensure adequate contextual grounding, non-History majors must also take either the European History (HI 203-204) or U.S. History (HI 210-211) sequence.