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(715) 425-3164
www.uwrf.edu/history
History: John Buschen–Chair, Betty Bergland, Kurt Leichtle, Edward Peterson,
David Riggs, Zhiguo Yang
Philosophy: Imtiaz Moosa and David Peters
The Department of History and Philosophy offers courses and degrees for those
who wish to obtain a liberal arts degree which teaches how to read, think, and
write effectively. Thus, a liberal arts degree is the best preparation for careers
in business, advertising, government, foreign service, international relations,
publications, journalism, and human services. It also is indicated for those
who wish to pursue a career specifically in the field of history including teaching
at the elementary, secondary, or college level, or working in museums, archives
and libraries. Students take courses in a variety of periods, areas and topics.
Majors are encouraged to participate in an internship program for practical
preparation for a career. Various options are also offered for study in other
countries of the world as part of the degree. Majors are strongly urged to take
a course in Women’s Studies to truly round off their understanding of the
human past. The Broad Field Social Studies Major is recommended for secondary
teachers in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
BA and BS Liberal Arts majors as listed on pages 22-23.
BS Education majors as listed on pages 31-32.
Major in History–Liberal Arts 36 Total Credits
Major Requirements 15 cr. hrs.
HIST 101 Origins of Civilization 3
HIST 102 Origins of One World 3
HIST 103 U.S. History to 1877 3
HIST 104 U.S. History Since 1865 3
HIST 485 History Seminar (writing intensive) 3
Required Courses:
Select one of the following Non-Western History courses: 3 cr. hrs.
HIST 201 Introduction to Asian Civilization 3
HIST 202 Introduction to Latin American Civilizations 3
HIST 206 Native Americans and the United States 3
Directed Electives: 18 cr. hrs.
Select two advanced U.S. History courses (numbered 300 or above) 6
Select two advanced non-U.S. History courses (numbered 300 or above) 6
Courses numbered 200 or above 3
Courses numbered 300 or above 3
Minor Requirements 24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
HIST 101 Origins of Civilization 3
HIST 102 Origins of One World 3
HIST 103 U.S. History to 1877 3
HIST 104 U.S. History Since 1865 3
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
Select four HIST courses numbered 200 or above
