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Degree Requirements
This web page contains the most current academic information and degree requirements available. The graduation requirements published in the Whitworth catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program (Click here to view printed catalogs). Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than one year must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return; students who return within one year may continue under the requirements in effect at their original enrollment.
In order to obtain a degree, students must meet Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation (Click here to view Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation).
Track I: Liberal Arts and Professional Degrees, Major and Minor
Requirements for a History Major, B.A. |
(45) |
A history degree prepares successful candidates for jobs and for graduate school in a broad range of disciplines, including some for which there are tests such as the Praxis (education certification), the LSAT (law school admission), and the GRE (required by most graduate schools in most fields). Majors are urged to speak with their advisors about online or other preparation for such tests.
| HI 101 |
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The Mediterranean World |
3 |
| HI 102 |
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The Pacific World |
3 |
| HI 181 |
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The Atlantic World |
3 |
| HI 182 |
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The U.S. in a Global Context |
3 |
| HI 498W |
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Senior Seminar in History |
3 |
| Two upper-division American history courses: |
6 |
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HI 357
HI 358
HI 361
HI 362
HI 384W*
HI 410W
HI 463 |
Rise of Modern America: 1877-1945
The American Journey: 1945-present
American Revolution and the New Nation
Slavery and the Civil War
Pacific Northwest History
American Intellectual History
American Foreign Policy |
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*For teacher certification in Washington state, HI 384W is required |
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| Two upper-division European history courses: |
6 |
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HI 315
HI 328
HI 354
HI 365
HI 366
HI 377
HI 396
HI 425 |
Medieval Europe
National Myths of Identity
Colonialism and Globalization
Topics in British History
Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
The French Revolution
Topics in European History
Holy War in Europe |
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| Two upper-division courses selected from the following: |
6 |
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HI 325
HI/PO 340
HI/PO 341
HI 345
HI 346
HI 348
HI 365
HI/PO 366 |
History of Latin America
Contemporary Africa
Contemporary South Africa
Cultural History of China and Japan
Modern China and East Asia
Medieval Islam
Medieval Russia (may also count as European history)
History of Modern Russia and the Soviet Union |
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| Three elective courses in history (with advisor approval one history-related course may be from another department) |
9 |
| One major research paper |
| A minimum of two courses in the major must be at the 400 level. Require one of the following: field experiences [e.g. student teaching], or internship, or study abroad, or foreign language [at least two years of one language, or one year each of two languages]. |
| Requirements for History Minor |
(21) |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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HI 101
HI 102 |
The Mediterranean World
The Pacific World |
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| One of the following: |
3 |
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HI 181
HI 182 |
The Atlantic World
The U.S. in a Global Context |
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| One upper-division American history course |
3 |
| One upper-division European history course |
3 |
| One upper-division course on Asia, Africa, Latin America or Russia |
3 |
| One elective |
3 |
| HI 498W |
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Senior Seminar in History |
3 |
Track II: Teaching Track Major, History and Social Studies
Requirements for a History/Social Studies Major, B.A. |
(44) |
The Whitworth Department of History desires to equip the next generation of public- and private-school teachers with a broad, interdisciplinary education rooted in a solid foundation in history appropriate to the K-12 programs. We provide coursework that will provide students the necessary background in history and the social sciences and thus prepare them for the Washington state competency exams in the social sciences. Students are encouraged to pursue website practice opportunities prior to taking the state exams.
All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements:
Must meet Washington state endorsement requirements for teaching history.
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| HI 131 |
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American History Before 1877 |
3 |
| HI 132 |
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American History Since 1877 |
3 |
| PO 102 |
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American National Politics |
3 |
| PO 151 |
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International Relations |
3 |
| SO 120 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| One of the following: |
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EC 210*
EC 211*
EC 245 |
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Economics of Social Issues |
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*Prerequisite of MA 108 |
| HI 220 |
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Ancient and Medieval Worlds |
3 |
| HI 222 |
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The Modern World |
3 |
| One course in American history (for teacher certification, HI 384W is required) |
3 |
| One course in European history |
3 |
| One course in non-Western history |
3 |
| Two approved history electives |
6 |
| At least four history courses must be at the upper-division level |
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| HI 488W |
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Ideas About History |
3 |
| For teacher certification, the following additional course is required: |
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| EDU 453 |
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Social Studies in the Secondary School. |
2 |
| Requirements for an American Studies Major, B.A. |
(45) |
| HI 131 |
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American History before 1877 |
3 |
| HI 132 |
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American History since 1877 |
3 |
| PO 102 |
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American National Politics |
3 |
| EL 205 |
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American Literature: Eras and Modes |
3 |
| Other-disciplinary view of American culture: |
6 |
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HI 212
HI 228
SO 120
TH 323W |
America Popular Culture
Identity, Race, and Power in American Life
Introduction to Sociology
Religion in America |
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| Two 300-level American-literature courses |
6 |
| Two of the following: |
6 |
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HI 334
HI 357
HI 358
HI 361
HI 362
HI 383 |
Gender, Politics and Law
Rise of Modern America: 1877-1945
The American Journey: 1945-present
American Revolution and the New Nation
Slavery and the Civil War
Leadership in American History |
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| Two courses in American intellectual development: |
6 |
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HI 410W
PO 365W
PO 434W |
American Intellectual History
American Constitutional Law
American Political Thought |
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| Two approved electives chosen in consultation with an advisor |
6 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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HI 488W
HI/PO 499
PO 498W
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Ideas About History
Senior Honors Thesis
Senior Seminar in Conflict Resolution |
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| An internship, if possible, is highly recommended. At least one "W" course is required in the major. |
Requirements for a Cross-Cultural Studies Major,
History Emphasis, B.A. |
(47-50) |
| PO 151 |
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International Relations. |
3 |
| HI 220 |
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Ancient and Medieval Worlds |
3 |
| HI 222 |
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The Modern World. |
3 |
| Choice of one social science course from among the following:. |
3-4 |
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SO 200
PO 240W
EC 210*
EC 211*
EC 245
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Comparative Politics
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Economics of Social Issues
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*Prerequisite of MA 108 |
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| Two upper-division area-studies courses in history |
6 |
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Latin America
Europe
Asia
Russia
Africa |
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| One course in fine arts and the humanities |
3 |
| Course to be decided on the basis of consultation with an advisor from the following: art history, literature, or fine arts (music, theatre, art). |
| One course in area studies outside history department |
3 |
| Course to be decided on the basis of consultation with an advisor from the following: sociology, economics, political science, or theology. |
| Foreign Language |
14-16 |
| A four-course sequence in second and third-year French, German, or Spanish; when language offerings are limited, students should complete the total credits in a combination of two languages as approved by an advisor. |
| Foreign Study |
9 |
| Courses of study in culture and language other than the student's own. Courses should be in history, political science, sociology, literature, the arts, or in the established courses of Whitworth semester-abroad programs. |
Requirements for an International Studies Major,
History Emphasis, B.A. |
(46) |
| PO 151 |
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International Relations. |
3 |
| HI 220 |
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Ancient and Medieval Worlds |
3 |
| HI 222 |
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The Modern World. |
3 |
| One economics class from among the following: |
3 |
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EC 210*
EC 211*
EC 245
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Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Economics of Social Issues
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*Prerequisite of MA 108 |
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| PO 240W |
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Comparative Politics |
4 |
| PO 498 |
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Senior Seminar |
3 |
| Three electives from among the following, with at least one each in history and political science: |
9 |
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HI/PO 209/309
HI 231
HI/PO 297
HI 348
HI 354
HI 463
HI 377
HI/PO 423W
PO 353W
PO 425W |
History of the Vietnam War
World at War: 1900-1945
Nonviolent Defense and Conflict Resolution
Medieval Islam
European Colonialism
American Foreign Policy
The French Revolution
Marxism and the Socialist World
Political Economy
The Third World Political Change |
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| Six semester credits of modern language |
6 |
| (Courses must be at the intermediate level in Chinese or Japanese, or at the advanced (300+) level in German, French or Spanish. The goal is to become functional in the use of language.) |
Three courses in area or regional studies.
(A two-course sequence is recommended.) |
9 |
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HI 140
HI/PO 245
HI 325
HI/PO 346
HI 348
HI 354
HI/PO 340
HI/PO 341
HI 365
HI/PO 366
PO 307
SO 238 |
African Life and Culture
Cultural History of China and Japan
History of Latin America
Contemporary China and East Asia
Medieval Islam
European Colonialism
Contemporary Africa
Contemporary South Africa
Medieval Russia
Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
Latin American Politics
Sociology of Middle-Eastern Society |
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| One course from among the following theory and concept courses. |
3 |
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HI 328
PO 353W
TH 370
PH 256
EC 425
HI/PO 445
SP 398
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National Myths of Identity
Political Economy
World Religions
Asian Philosophy
Economic Development
Revolution in History
Intercultural Communication |
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| Study abroad is strongly recommended for this major. Courses taken during study-abroad programs may be substituted via petition for some of the above-listed requirements. |
| Requirements for Medieval and Early Modern Studies Minor |
(19-20) |
| Culture in context requirement: One of the following: |
3 |
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EL 371W
EL 396/HI 356
HI 425 |
British Renaissance
Anglo-Saxon Literature and Culture
Holy War in Europe |
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| Two of the following: |
6 |
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EL 207
EL 371W
EL 396/HI 356
EL 405W
EL 238/338 |
British Literature before 1800
British Renaissance
Anglo-Saxon Literature and Culture
Chaucer and Medieval Literature
Arthurian Literature |
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| Two of the following: |
6 |
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HI 120
HI 220
HI 315
HI 365
HI 425 |
The Crusades
Ancient and Medieval Worlds
Medieval Europe
Medieval Russia
Holy War in Europe |
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| One more course from the lists above or any course on medieval or early modern studies offered in history, English and other departments. |
3-4 |
| Note: LAT 102 or above may fulfill this requirement. Examples of courses that could fulfill this requirement if those departments approve: |
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AR 264
AR 261
EC 365W
EL 247
EL 447
HI 374
MU 220
TH 313W
TA 476W |
History of Medieval Art
History of Renaissance/Baroque Art
History of Economic Thought
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Seminar
Renaissance and Reformation
Music History I
History of Christianity I: Early & Medieval Christianity
History of Theatre I |
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| Senior Portfolio Requirement |
1 |
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HI/EL 497 |
Senior Portfolio |
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| Notes: No more than six lower-division credits may count toward this minor. While any course in the minor may also fulfill a major or general education requirement, students may not double count courses for requirements within the MEMS minor. |
| Requirements for a Minor in Public History |
(18) |
| HI 131 |
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American History before 1877 |
3 |
| HI 132 |
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American History since 1877 |
3 |
| HI 282 |
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Introduction to Public History |
3 |
| HI 382 |
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Issues in Public History |
3 |
| HI 384W |
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Pacific Northwest History |
3 |
| HI 490 |
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Public History Internship |
3 |
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