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:

HIST 339 - The Central Islamic Lands, 500-1700 Credits: 3
HIST 344 - History of the Modern Middle East Credits: 3
HIST 350 - History of Modern Japan Credits: 3
HIST 353 - Modern Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIST 354 - Traditional China Credits: 3
HIST 355 - History of Modern China Credits: 3
HIST 382 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3
(with advisement)
HIST 383 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 1-3 (with advisement)
HIST 386 - History Research Seminar Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIST 387 - History Internship Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIST 389 - History Internship Credits: 1-3 (with advisement)
HIST 391 - History Internship Credits: 3-6 (with advisement)
HIST 394 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIST 445 - History of Saudi Arabia Credits: 3
HIST 454 - China and the Outside World Credits: 3
HIST 482 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIST 483 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
HIST 496 - Select Topics in Public History Credits: 3 (with advisement)
PHIL 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): HIST 106