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2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History
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(130 semester hours; 132 semester hours with secondary licensure) Requirements are subject to change.
The study of history at Springfield College is designed to provide students with
a basic body of historical and related knowledge which will enable them to better
understand the world they inhabit, the problems of their society, and their own
lives. The College believes that this core of historical understanding enables
students to function as educated and informed citizens in a democratic society.
A knowledge of history and its methodology helps students understand the origins
and background of contemporary problems, allowing them to deal more effectively
with those problems. Furthermore, a knowledge of the ethnic and cultural diversity
that has created the present will help students to communicate and cooperate in
a multicultural society.
Another major goal of the history program is to assist students in developing
analytical, problem-solving, research, and writing skills. The major emphasizes
content and information, but is also designed to foster the skills and attitudes
that will increase the ability of graduates to find employment, regardless of
their occupational goals. Careers in government service, law, business, and teaching
readily follow the training of those who major in this discipline.
Students complete core requirements in history and related social sciences, and
they have the option to pursue a concentration, deepening their focus in a particular
area or corollary of history. History majors may also opt to seek licensure as
a teacher of history at the secondary level.
For more information about the history major, contact Dr. Dietrich Schlobohm
of the Social Science Department at (413) 748-3201 or the Admissions Office at
(800) 343-1257.
General Education Program - 41 s.h. in addition to courses taken for the major.
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I. General Education Program
To integrate the humanics philosophy into their lives, Springfield College students
engage in the search for knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of values
through a variety of courses in the sciences and humanities. In addition to those
General Education courses, students must complete 6 s.h. of Writing-Across-the-Curriculum
(WAC) courses. For more information see the General Education Program and WAC courses. In the major requirements listed below, selected courses which fulfill General
Education categories are marked with an asterisk; selected WAC courses are marked
with a “W”. II. Major Requirements (57 s.h.)
A maximum of 18 s.h. of major requirements listed below may be completed through
credit-by-examination programs.History Core (36 s.h.)
- HIST ___ - 6 s.h. of American history electives
- HIST ___ - 6 s.h. of non-American history electives
- HIST ___ - 9 s.h. of any history electives (excluding HIST 441)
Social Science Core (9 s.h.)
Social Science Selectives (12 s.h.)
In consultation with the academic advisor, select at least one course from each
of the disciplines below, to total 12 s.h. These are in addition to courses taken
to fulfill core requirements and the General Education requirements.
- Economics
- Political Science (excluding POSC 386)
- Anthropology or Sociology (excluding SOCI 486)
- Geography
III. Optional Concentrations
Up to 21 s.h.; a portion may be completed as part of required history or social
science selectives.
In consultation with their advisors, students may choose one or more of the following
concentrations, which will be duly noted on the transcripts. A. European Studies
This interdisciplinary concentration emphasizes Western Europe and covers fields
from history to political science. Advanced study of one of the major European
languages is strongly encouraged. In consultation with the advisor, students must
choose 21 s.h. in at least three different disciplines. Sample courses include: B. American Studies
This interdisciplinary concentration covers all aspects American life from art
to sociology. In consultation with the advisor, students must choose 21 s.h. in
at least three different disciplines. C. World Culture and Civilization
This interdisciplinary concentration emphasizes areas beyond Western Europe and
North America and covers fields from art history to political science. The advanced
study of a foreign language is strongly encouraged. In consultation with the advisor,
students must choose 21 s.h. in at least three different disciplines. Sample courses
include: D. History and Public Service
This interdisciplinary concentration focuses on European, American, and Latin
American culture, including recreation, business, and human services and administration.
Advanced study of a foreign language is strongly advised. In consultation with
the advisor, students must choose 21 s.h. in at least three different disciplines.
Sample courses include: IV. Electives (up to 32 s.h., to complete 130 s.h.)
Requirements for the teacher licensure program total 132 s.h., so no electives
need be taken. V. Program Requirements
All history majors must have a 2.500 combined GPA in the history and social science
core requirements to graduate as a history major. VI. Optional Secondary Teacher Licensure Program (37 s.h.)
History majors may elect to seek licensure as a teacher of history at the secondary
level (grades 5–8 and or 8–12). Advisement is provided by a member of the Social
Sciences Department and a member of the Education Department. Students seeking
licensure should begin their program upon their admission to the College, but
in order to be considered teacher candidates and to complete the professional
preparation requirements, they must apply for official admission to the teacher
preparation program and be accepted. Application to the teacher preparation program
typically occurs prior to the junior year. More information about requirements
for admittance to the teacher preparation program can be found on page 118. History
majors seeking licensure must complete all requirements for the major plus the
additional requirements listed below. Social Science Requirements for Licensure
Additional requirements for History/Secondary Eduction students can be satisfied
from the following areas: economics, geography, political science, sociology. Include the following course as part of the 36 s.h. required history core:
if necessary, ENGL 251* or ENGL 252* may be substituted with advance permission Take the following courses to satisfy the required 12 s.h. of social science selectives:
Secondary Teacher Professional Preparation Requirements
Select a total of 14 s.h. from:
VII. Program Requirements
All history majors must have a 2.500 combined GPA in the history and social science
core requirements to graduate as a history major. VIII. Sample Program by Year
The program listed below is a sample for a history major who is not seeking teacher
certification. Courses are not guaranteed to be offered during the semester or
year listed. It is the student’s responsibility to insure that all requirements
are met on a timely basis and that needed prerequisite courses are completed before
taking upper-level requirements; therefore, they should consult carefully with
an advisor when planning their program. Students must average a minimum of 16.25
s.h. a semester to complete this program in four years.
In addition to the courses identified below, the following General Education
categories need to be fulfilled for this major: Natural Science, Mathematics,
Computer Science, Health, Physical Education, Literature, Second Language/Culture,
Visual and Performing Arts, Philosophy, Religion, and the second Writing-Across-the-Curriculum
course (fulfilled by EDUC 237 for students seeking secondary education certification).
Non-teacher preparation students will need up to 32 s.h. of electives will be
required to complete 130 s.h.
Courses marked with an * fulfill or partially fulfill a General Education category.
Courses marked with a w may fulfill a WAC requirement, depending on the year taken. A. Sample First Year
All history majors:
- General Education courses to complete 33–36 s.h. for the year
In addition, for secondary education licensure students:
B. Sample Second Year
All history majors:
- General Education courses to complete 33–36 s.h.
for the year
- HIST ___ - American history elective (3 s.h.; secondary
licensure students should select HIST 210)
- HIST ___ - Non-American history elective (3 s.h.)
In addition, for secondary education licensure students:
C. Sample Third Year
All history majors:
- ECON ___ - Economics elective (3 s.h.; secondary licensure
students must select ECON 200 or 205)
- HIST ___ - American history elective (3 s.h.)
- HIST ___ - Non-American history elective (3 s.h.)
- HIST ___ - History elective (excluding HIST 441; 3 s.h.)
- POSC ___ - Political science elective (3 s.h.)
- Anthropology or sociology elective (3 s.h.; secondary licensure students must
take ANTH 250 or SOCI 210)
- General Education courses, optional concentration courses, and electives (for
non-licensure students) to complete 33–36 s.h. for the year
In addition, for secondary education licensure students:
D. Sample Fourth Year
All history majors:
- HIST ___ - 6 s.h. of any history electives (excluding HIST 441)
- Any uncompleted major requirements or optional concentration courses
- Any uncompleted General Education courses
- For non-licensure students, any uncompleted electives, to total 130 s.h.
In addition, for secondary education licensure students:
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