History, Asian & Middle Eastern History Concentration, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in History with an Asian & Middle Eastern History Concentration program allows you to pursue specialized coursework and develop an expertise in Asian and Middle Eastern history. A number of Asian and Middle Eastern history options are available to students in this concentration, which is recommended for students with professional or personal interests in the region.

Bachelor of Arts Foreign Language Requirement:

All students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree are required to attain proficiency in a foreign language. Proficiency may be satisfied by completing a language class at the 103 (intermediate) level or three years of any one foreign language in high school. Students may also meet this requirement through AP or CLEP testing.

Required History Courses (12 crs.)

Restricted History Electives (12 crs.)

One level 300 or above American History Course
One level 300 or above European History Course
Two level 300 or above Non-Western History Courses

Asian & Middle Eastern History Concentration (12 crs.)

Select 12 credits from the following courses:

HIS 339 - The Central Islamic Lands, 500-1700 Credits: 3
HIS 344 - History of the Modern Middle East Credits: 3
HIS 350 - History of Modern Japan Credits: 3
HIS 353 - Modern Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIS 354 - Traditional China Credits: 3
HIS 355 - History of Modern China Credits: 3
HIS 382 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
(with advisement)
HIS 383 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3 (with advisement)
HIS 386 - History Research Seminar Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIS 387 - History Internship Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIS 389 - History Internship Credits: 1-3 (with advisement)
HIS 391 - History Internship Credits: 3-6 (with advisement)
HIS 394 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIS 445 - History of Saudi Arabia Credits: 3
HIS 454 - China and the Outside World Credits: 3
HIS 482 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIS 483 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIS 496 - Select Topics in Public History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
PHL 336 - Concepts in Buddhism Credits: 3

Free Electives (39 crs.)

General Education

General Education Requirements

General Education Program

General Education Requirements Specific for this major

Global Perspective (G): HIS 106