History/Philosophy Department

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The Department of History/Philosophy offers undergraduate programs leading to two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in Education. The department also offers a Bachelor of Arts with a Public History Concentration for students interested in careers at historical institutions such as museums, archives, or historic sites. The history major is designed to generate and sustain an interest in the world, past and present. This is done so students can become better citizens, more effective participants in society, and acquire the reading, writing, and thinking skills essential for success in any career or occupation.  Social Studies Education 7-12 students seeking Pennsylvania certification should see requirements outlined in the College of Education and Human Services.

History Features

Shippensburg University’s history department offers a wide range of opportunities to take courses and to pursue research in almost any area of student interest. These specialties fall into the three broad areas of American, European, and African/Asian/Latin American history. Also, there are studies in archival and museum work along with the opportunity for internships in these areas. The university is within driving distance of major collections of sources which enhance and enrich historical studies. Also, there are studies in archival and museum work, historic preservation, local history, and oral history. Hands-on experience can also be gained through internships at many local sites, including Gettysburg National Military Park, the United States Military History Institute, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

History/Philosophy Career Opportunities

History majors develop reading, writing, research, critical thinking, and problem solving skills that can be applied to a wide array of professional careers, such as law, education, theology, writing, museum and archival work, business, and government service. 

The philosophy minor provides students with training in logic, critical thinking, and ethics.

Programs

• History, B.A. with accelerated 4+1 M.A. in Applied History

• History, American History Concentration, B.A.
• History, Asian & Middle Eastern History Concentration, B.A.
• History, B.A.
• History, Comprehensive Social Studies, B.S.Ed.
• History, European History Concentration, B.A.
• History, Public History Concentration, B.A.

• History Minor
• Philosophy Minor

• Public History Certificate

Courses

• HIST 105 - Historical Foundations of Global Cultures Credits: 3
• HIST 106 - Modern World History Credits: 3
• HIST 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
• HIST 201 - Early History of the United States Credits: 3
• HIST 202 - Recent History of the United States Credits: 3
• HIST 203 - Theory and Practice of History Credits: 3
• HIST 301 - The West in American History Credits: 3
• HIST 305 - The Civil War Era Credits: 3
• HIST 307 - America from War to Watergate, 1945-1974 Credits: 3
• HIST 309 - History of the American Worker Credits: 3
• HIST 314 - History of Jacksonian America Credits: 3
• HIST 318 - History of U.S. Women Credits: 3
• HIST 319 - Introduction to Public History Credits: 3
• HIST 320 - Europe in the Early and High Middle Ages: 300 to 1270 Credits: 3
• HIST 321 - Late Medieval Europe: 1270 to 1517 Credits: 3
• HIST 325 - History of the Tsarist Russia Credits: 3
• HIST 326 - History of the U.S.S.R. Credits: 3
• HIST 330 - History of Modern Germany: 1919 to Present Credits: 3
• HIST 331 - History of Modern France: 1750 to Present Credits: 3
• HIST 332 - English History: 1066 to Present Credits: 3
• HIST 334 - Europe 1715-1815: The Era of the Industrial and French Revolutions Credits: 3
• HIST 337 - History of the Byzantine Empire Credits: 3
• HIST 338 - Colonial America Credits: 3
• HIST 339 - The Central Islamic Lands, 500-1700 Credits: 3
• HIST 341 - African-American History Credits: 3
• HIST 342 - U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity Credits: 3
• HIST 344 - History of the Modern Middle East Credits: 3
• HIST 345 - Military History of the United States Credits: 3
• HIST 348 - The History of Ancient Rome Credits: 3
• HIST 349 - History of Latin America Credits: 3
• HIST 350 - History of Modern Japan Credits: 3
• HIST 351 - World History since 1945 Credits: 3
• HIST 352 - The US and Vietnam Credits: 3
• HIST 353 - Modern Southeast Asia Credits: 3
• HIST 354 - Traditional China Credits: 3
• HIST 355 - History of Modern China Credits: 3
• HIST 356 - History of 19th Century Europe Credits: 3
• HIST 357 - History of Holocaust Credits: 3
• HIST 358 - American Environmental History Credits: 3
• HIST 359 - History of Western Political Thought, 1500-1800 Credits: 3
• HIST 360 - History of Mexico Credits: 3
• HIST 361 - History of 20th Century Europe Credits: 3
• HIST 362 - Europe 1450-1715: The Era of the Renaissance and Reformation Credits: 3
• HIST 363 - History of U.S. and World War II Credits: 3
• HIST 366 - History of Brazil Credits: 3
• HIST 374 - America Since Watergate, 1974-2008 Credits: 3
• HIST 379 - History of Science Credits: 3
• HIST 382 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
• HIST 383 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
• HIST 384 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
• HIST 385 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 386 - History Research Seminar Credits: 3
• HIST 387 - History Internship Credits: 3
• HIST 388 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 389 - History Internship Credits: 1-3
• HIST 390 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 391 - History Internship Credits: 3-6
• HIST 393 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
• HIST 394 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 397 - Seminar in Comparative History Credits: 3
• HIST 398 - Independent Study I in History Credits: 3
• HIST 399 - Independent Study II in History Credits: 3
• HIST 402 - Revolutionary America Credits: 3
• HIST 407 - Women in Comparative Perspective Credits: 3
• HIST 413 - Pennsylvania History Credits: 3
• HIST 423 - Issues in 20th-Century Europe Credits: 3
• HIST 428 - Issues in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era Credits: 3
• HIST 430 - U.S. Cultural History Credits: 3
• HIST 433 - Oral History Credits: 3
• HIST 444 - History of Women in Latin America Credits: 3
• HIST 445 - History of Saudi Arabia Credits: 3
• HIST 454 - China and the Outside World Credits: 3
• HIST 460 - Archives and Public History Credits: 3
• HIST 482 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 483 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 484 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 490 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
• HIST 492 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 493 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3
• HIST 496 - Select Topics in Public History Credits: 3

• PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
• PHIL 105 - Ethical Theories and Problems Credits: 3
• PHIL 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
• PHIL 230 - The Ethics of War and Terrorism Credits: 3
• PHIL 240 - Ethical Issues and the Media Credits: 3
• PHIL 248 - History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 249 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 285 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
• PHIL 295 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
• PHIL 301 - Formal Logic Credits: 3
• PHIL 336 - Concepts in Buddhism Credits: 3
• PHIL 337 - Existentialism Credits: 3
• PHIL 340 - Contemporary Ethics Credits: 3
• PHIL 391 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 393 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Credits: 1-3
• PHIL 394 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 399 - Independent Study in Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 490 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Credits: 1-3

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