Major

Credit hours:
at least 40; at least 32 of which must be upper-level (300- or 400-level)

Survey requirement:
Students are required to complete one of the following survey sequences:

HIS 101-HIS 102
HIS 111-HIS 112
HIS 215-HIS 216

or two of the following courses:

HIS 110
HIS 165
HIS 175
HIS 185

Geographical diversity:
Students are required to divide their 32 upper-level credits among at least four of the following six geographical areas.

• North America
• Europe
• Latin America/Caribbean
• Asia/Pacific world
• Africa
• Middle East

Chronological diversity:
At least two of the student's upper-level credits (8 credit hours) must be in courses dealing with the pre-modern (before nineteenth century) period. These courses may also be used to fulfill the geographical distribution requirement.

Capstone requirement:
Upon reaching at least 24 credit hours in History, students are required to take one capstone research seminar. This course may be either HIS 400: Local History Seminar or HIS 401: Research Seminar (topics to vary by instructor). This course may be used to satisfy the geographical distribution or pre-modern requirement if appropriate (see above).

No course with a grade below C may be counted toward the History major.

Thematic concentration:
As a means of fulfilling the requirements for the major, students are encouraged to consult with their adviser about the possibility of developing a thematic focus (e.g., African Diaspora, Atlantic world).

Transfer students:
Transfer students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in history courses taken in the Department of History at CSU in order to major in History.

Minor

A minor in History consists of 24 credits in history, of which at least 16 must be earned at the 300 level or above. No more than one course may be taken on an S/U basis. Transfer students must earn at least 16 credits in the Department of History at Cleveland State University in order to complete a minor in History.

Certificate Program

The African Diaspora constitutes one of the largest and most consequential migrations in the history of mankind. This forced migration of over 10 million human beings transformed many areas of Africa and the Americas. This certificate program recognizes the significance of this historical process and its enduring importance as the subject of study. Students are called upon to examine the Diaspora in its comparative perspective by focusing on the history of Africa, the Untied States and Latin America.

Certificate Requirements

The Certificate Program is 24 hours (6 courses) of which at least:

• 8 credits (2 courses) must be in African history
• 4 credits (1 course) must be in African-American (U.S.) history
• 4 credits (1 course) must be in Latin-American history
• 4 credits (1 course) must be an independent study research project involving any two of the three areas

For further information contact the History Department office.

Also, see Certificate in Central and European Studies, and Certificate in Latin American Studies.

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Honors Program

The honors program is designed for the History major completing the last two years of study for an undergraduate degree who at the time of application has a 3.00 cumulative GPA and a 3.25 average in history. Application for admission to the program must be made 30 days before the semester in which the applicant wishes to enter.

The successful completion of the requirements for the program leads to a recommendation by the departmental Honors Committee for graduation with honors in History. For further information and application forms, contact the Department of History office, 216-687-3920.

Evening Program

The requirements for both the major and minor programs also apply to evening students. The History Department makes every effort to schedule courses in such a way as to make it possible for evening students to fulfill these requirements.

Teaching Licensure

New licensing requirements are being implemented by the Ohio State Board of Education. Students interested in teaching history/social studies at the high-school level in the state of Ohio must complete the requirements for both the Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and the Adolescent and Young Adult Teaching License in Integrated Social Studies (offered through the College of Education and Human Services). For further information, contact Dr. Tom Humphrey, in the Department of History 216-523-7183. To clarify licensing requirements during this period of transition, contact the College of Education and Human Services at 216-687-4625.