The History major and minor programs at SPU foster a balanced understanding of world cultures. In these programs you will explore the roots and development of Western civilization in the ancient and medieval periods, trace the interaction between the West and the rest of the world, 更深入地探究美国文化, European, and non-Western history. Along the way, you will focus on the impact of Christianity in both Western and non-Western settings.
The History major emphasizes humanity’s common heritage and shared future, and challenges you to ask how a Christian worldview can help us understand the sweep of human events, 人类文化的多样性, 以及遗产对身份的影响.
The Museum Studies Track supplements the History major core with coursework that helps you prepare for graduate study and employment in the vigorous and innovative field of museum studies and public history.
- A minimum 56–62 credits are required for this major, 包括26个高级学分.
- You are encouraged to consider special programs, both on and off campus.
- You are encouraged to complement a History major with a minor or second major such as Political Science or a foreign language.
- 与你的指导老师密切合作 in selecting additional supporting courses tailored to your career goals.
- Internships and other off-campus study opportunities provide you with practical skills and rich experiences in this major.
- 如果你打算读研究生， 你应该掌握a的阅读技巧 foreign language.
进入并完成主修或辅修课程
In order to earn a degree, you must complete an academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, and students are not required to enter a major immediately upon admission to the University. However, you should enter a major by the end of your sophomore year to help ensure your timely completion of a degree. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should identify and enter their major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you wish to enter a major or minor in this department, 你可以选择一个程序使用在线 主修或副修申请表. You will receive an email notification of acceptance.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, use the online 主修或副修申请表 选择你的主修或辅修. You will receive an email notification of acceptance. Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- 为了在这个项目中取得进展， meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major or minor.
- You must complete the major or minor requirements in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year of admittance to the major or minor.
Certification with elementary education endorsement
- 如果你打算在小学教书 and are interested in history, you must major in the Integrated Studies major 主修社会科学.
- 该集中由课程组成 在历史、政治科学和地理方面.
- Further information about the Elementary Certification Program is available in the School of Education.
Certification with secondary education endorsement
If you plan to obtain secondary Residency Teacher Certification with endorsement in History, 你应该攻读历史学士学位, and include the course “History of the Pacific Northwest” HIS 3600. You must also complete requirements for a Secondary Education Endorsement 通过教育学院.
如果你打算成为一名教师，请访问 School of Education for complete information.