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History (B.A.)
History/Social Science with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.A. in History)
History (Minor)
Public History (Minor)

History (B.A.)

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.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year One

Fall

  • HI 203 European History I§
    EN 101 Composition I*
    HU 201 The Western Tradition I§
    Mathematics elective*
    Elective
    SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • HI 204 European History II§
    EN 102 Composition II*
    HU 202 The Western Tradition II§
    ECO/POL/PSY/SOC 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
    Elective

Year Two

Fall

  • HI 210 History of the U.S. to 1877§
    HI 250 Research and Writing*
    Social Sciences elective*
    Humanities (Theology/Religious Studies) elective*
    Humanities (English 200-level) elective*

Spring

  • HI 211 History of the U.S. since 1877§
    History elective§
    Humanities (Philosophy) elective*
    Social Sciences (Politics) elective*
    Science elective*

Year Three

Fall

  • Two (2) History 300/400-level courses§
    Humanities elective*
    Social Sciences (Economics) 300/400-level course*
    Elective

Spring

  • Two (2) History 300/400-level courses§
    Health elective*
    Two (2) electives*

Year Four

Fall

  • Two (2) History 300/400-level courses§
    Three (3) electives

Spring

  • HI 400 Internship§
    HI 420 Senior Seminar§
    History 300/400-level course§
    Elective

§ Requirement for the major
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.

History/Social Science With A Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.A. in History)

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.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year One

Fall

  • HI 203 European History I§ *
    EN 101 Composition I*
    HU 201 The Western Tradition I§ *
    PSY 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
    Mathematics elective*
    SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • HI 204 European
    History II§ *
    EN 102 Composition II*
    HU 202 The Western Tradition II§
    POL 204 American Government§
    BIO 110 Introduction to Environmental Science*

Year Two

Fall

  • HI 250 Research and Writing*
    ECO 199 Principles of Macroeconomics*
    HI 210 American History I
    POL 220 International Relations
    Health elective*

Spring

  • ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics
    POL 225 Comparative Government
    HI 211 History of the U.S. since 1877§
    History 300-level elective§
    ED 245S Educational Foundations for Secondary Teachers

Year Three

Fall

  • HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America§
    Non-Western History elective§
    ED 327S Curriculum Design: Secondary Education
    Humanities (English Literature) elective*
    PSY 312 Adolescent Psychology*

Spring

  • HI 385 Approaches to Teaching Secondary History and Social Science
    ED 337 Reading in the Content Areas
    GEO 201 Introduction to Geography
    RST 211 World Religions
    SOC 203 The Global Village*

Year Four

Fall

  • Three (3) History electives§
    RST 320 Religions of America*
    PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities
    Humanities (Philosophy) elective*

Spring

  • ED 360S Student Teaching§
    HI 420 Senior Seminar§
    History 300-level elective§

§ Requirement for the major
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.

History (Minor)

Minor Requirements

Public History (Minor)

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.