The 历史 major and minor programs at SPU invite students to discover the complex worlds of the past across the globe, 探索文化, 政治, and economic connections within and among societies. Our program emphasizes the usefulness of 历史 in understanding social and economic inequalities and challenges, and the role that 历史 can play in crafting solutions. As we study the past, we cultivate the practice of empathy and foster Christian hope for the future.
The 历史 major highlights 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.
- A minimum 60 credits are required for this major, 包括30个高年级学分.
- 历史课程特色 世界区域研究, “做”的历史, and Christian perspectives on problems in history — plus electives chosen from the full array of 历史 Department offerings.
- You are encouraged to complement a 历史 major with a minor or second major 如 社会学, 政治科学, 社会正义，或者 外语.
- 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 are highly recommended and 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 外语.
The Museum Studies Track supplements the 历史 major core with coursework that helps you prepare for graduate study and employment in the vigorous and innovative field of museum studies 公共历史.
- A minimum 71 credits are required for this major, 包括30个高年级学分.
- 完成本课程的毕业生 will be well prepared 立即就业, 或者继续研究生学习, in the vigorous and growing fields of museum, 档案, 公共历史.
进入并完成主修或辅修课程
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major or minor, 或者想要包含一个额外的程序, 你可以这样做, 如下所述.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) and minor(s) by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a 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 identified the history major as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, 你已经进入专业了. 改变或增加大调或小调; 遵循以下说明.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0或更高， 遵循以下说明 to enter a major or minor in this department.
- 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, 课程进展, 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 that are in effect in the SPU 本科目录 for the year you enter the major or minor.
Certification with elementary education endorsement
- If you plan to teach in an elementary school and are interested in history, you must major in the 综合研究专业 主修社会科学.
- 该集中由课程组成 in history, 政治 science, and geography.
- 进一步的信息 about the 基本认证 Program is available in the 教育学院.
Certification with secondary education endorsement
If you plan to obtain secondary Residency Teacher Certification with endorsement in 历史, 你应该攻读历史学士学位, and include the course “历史 of the Pacific Northwest” HIS 3600. 你还必须完成 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 教育学院 获取完整信息.