B.A. in History

History can help you build your future through studying the past. At Saint Francis University, you can turn your love of History into an exciting and rewarding career. In the classroom or in the field, real-life experiences such as research, internships and study abroad, will help you integrate the past and present while learning valuable analytical, interpretive and communication skills. Career Opportunities Majoring in history at SFU can help you stand out in the job market and/or applying to graduate school. Your research experience, teaching opportunities, internships, and service learning experiences will help to build career contacts and gain real-world experience. You will be able to take this expertise to pursue fulfilling career opportunities in fields like: Education –Teach social studies at the high school level or pursue a Ph.D. in History to become a college professor. Non-Profit Sector Private Sector Public Sector Major Requirements: HIST 101 - Europe and the World 1500-1815 HIST 102 - Europe and the World Since 1815 HIST 103 - The United States to 1877 HIST 104 - The United States Since 1877 HIST 105 - World History (Asian Perspectives) 1200-1800 HIST 106 - World History (Asian Perspectives) Since 1800 HIST 201 - Historian's Craft HIST 301 - Dr. Jack Coleman History Seminar HIST 499 - History Capstone 21 additional credits in history, with no more than one course below the 300 level: Six credits must be selected from "World History" category HIST 250 - History of the World Automobile Industry HIST 263 - Global Histories of Fashion HIST 264 - History of Working People HIST 265 - History of India HIST 333 - Topics in Russian History HIST 336 - Topics in Latin American History HIST 337 - Topics in Modern Middle Eastern History HIST 338 - East Asia in the World HIST 339 - Topics in African History HIST 405 - Disaster! Environmental and Social Crises in World History HIST 406 - Water Power: Water Conflict and Control in US and Beyond HIST 420 - Mediterranean World (Christians, Muslims & Jews in Mediterranean Society) HIST 424 - The Vietnam War HIST 478 - Muslim Kings, Non-Muslim Subjects Concentration: History/Concentrations, B.A.