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The Department of History and Geography offers a comprehensive range of
courses and degrees and is the second-largest department in the College of
Liberal Arts at Morgan State. Our programs include the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in history, as well as minors in
history and geography. Particular departmental strengths include the
history of African-Americans, the African Diaspora, the Caribbean, and the
United States.
History is reconstructing the
past to discover what people thought and did.
The study of history enables the student to understand the past and the
present and to prepare for the future. It provides insight into the
experiences of the diverse peoples of the world as well as an
understanding of the process of recording, narrating, and interpreting
these events by historians.
History is excellent
preparation for a variety of careers.
In addition to historical knowledge, the
department teaches students to read with understanding, to analyze and
interpret ideas, and to write clear and meaningful reports. The
skills and knowledge gained through historical research are good
preparations for careers in law, advertising/ media, teaching, theology,
library science, banking, business and industry, administration, archival
management, museums, government, and many more!
THE
MAJOR IN HISTORY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): In
addition to meeting the requirements in General Education and in the major,
students must also complete six (6) credits in the Liberal Arts Core required of
all majors in the College of Liberal Arts. Options for satisfying this
requirement are outlined under the section on the College of Liberal Arts. Also,
in order to qualify for graduation, students must pass the Senior Departmental
Comprehensive Examination with a score of 70 or higher; must have taken all of
their junior- and senior-level requirements in the major at Morgan (unless
granted prior written permission by the Dean to take courses elsewhere); and
must have earned a cumulative average of 2.0 or better and a major average of
2.0 or better, with no outstanding grades below "C" in the major (which includes
all courses required for the major and required supporting courses).
DEPARTMENT
REQUIREMENTS: Majors are required to distribute courses among skill levels and geographical
areas. Within these distribution requirements, it is possible to take a wide
variety of courses or to emphasize: urban or regional studies; the history of
African Americans, Africa and the African Diaspora; multi-national
cross-cultural studies; or modern civilizations. All courses are
classified under as HIST-XYZ:
Division 1 - The Americas: 320, 323, 325, 326, 327, 330, 333, 334, 335, 337, 338, 351, 352, 354, 362, 364,
381, 382, 425, 426, 428-429, 458-459, 468-469
Division 2 - Europe, Africa, and
Asia: 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 371, 372, 385, 387, 388, 389, 390, 412, 413,
414, 415, 418-419, 468-469, 471, 478-479, 488-489
Division 3 - Special Topics: 340, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 490, 497, 498, 499
In addition, majors will select a
concentration, either General or African/ African-American history
(Teacher Certification: those interested in being certified to teach
history in secondary schools should complete one of these concentrations and
consult the School of Education and Urban Studies for additional coursework):
GENERAL HISTORY = 57 required
credit hours
6 hours: 299 and 497
6 hours: 101-102 or 105-106 (whichever is not used to satisfy the General Education Requirements)
9 credit hours from Division 1
9 hours from Division 2, and
12 hours from Division 1, 2, or 3
6 hours in a foreign language
(two sequential courses in the same language)
9 hours of supporting courses
(confer with departmental advisor or chairperson)
AFRICAN/ AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY = 60 required credit hours
6 hours: 299 and 497
6 hours: 101-102 or 105-106 (whichever is not used to satisfy the General Education Requirements)
12 hours: 351, 352, 362, 371,
372
3 hours: GEOG 207
6 hours in a foreign language
(two sequential courses in the same foreign language).
21 hours from the following:
320, 323, 325, 326, 330, 333, 334, 337, 351, 352, 354, 364, 371, 372, 381, 382,
385, 392, 396, 412, 413, 458-459, 468-469, 471, 478-479, 499.
6 hours of supporting courses (confer with departmental chairperson)
THE HONORS
PROGRAM IN HISTORY
The Departmental Honors Program in
History is a complement to-- and is intended to be pursued during the junior and
senior years after completion of-- the university-wide Honors Program in the General Education Program. It is designed to broaden the range and
increase the depth of study in the major by providing opportunities for (1)
developing advanced analytical and critical thinking skills specific to the
discipline, (2) reading extensively and intensively the seminal great books in
the field, (3) investigating, conducting research on and defending a topic,
thesis, or project, (4) laying the foundation for life-long learning, and (5)
developing a sense of belonging in the scholarly community and a commitment to
the advancement of knowledge.
ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for admission to the Honors Program in History, students: (1) must
have earned a minimum of 56 credits, at least 25 of which must have been
earned at Morgan, (2) must have a cumulative average of 3.4 or higher,
(3) must have a major average of 3.4 or higher in all required and
supporting courses completed for the major, and (4) must file a formal
application, be interviewed, and be admitted to the Program by the Department.
To remain in the Departmental Honors
Program in History, students: (1) must, once admitted to the Program, complete
all remaining courses in the major at Morgan (unless excused from doing so by
the Dean), (2) must maintain a major average of 3.4 or higher, (3) and must
complete all courses in the Departmental Honors Program with an average of 3.4 or higher.
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS:
12 additional hours: 398, 399, 401, 402.
In April of the senior year, write
and defend a Senior Thesis on a topic approved by the department.
Students who complete these
requirements will graduate with Departmental Honors, conferred in a ceremony
associated with graduation exercises.
THE DEPARTMENTAL MINORS
Students may
minor in either General or African/ African-American history or Geography:
GENERAL HISTORY = 18 required
credit hours
6 hours: 101-102 or 105-106 (whichever is not used to satisfy General
Education Requirements)
12 hours: four additional courses in
History
AFRICAN/
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY = 18 required credit hours
6 hours: 101-102 or 105-106
(whichever is not used to satisfy General Education Requirements)
12 hours: four additional courses in
Africa/ African-American history electives
GEOGRAPHY = 18 required
credit hours. Geography combines aspects of the
social sciences and the natural sciences. It enhances our general
knowledge of the earth we live in and broadens our view of the social, political
and economic aspect of different cultures and societies. The study of
geography provides students with effective tools such as cartography, geographic
information systems, and quantitative methods to analyze processes that
influence the environment. It also enables students to develop methods
that resolve problems arising from human modification of the natural and built
environments. These skills help to prepare students for jobs in the public
and private sectors that deal with environmental and social research, planning,
development, and management activities. The minor includes:
9 hours: GEOG 101, 104, and
106
9 hours: three additional
courses in Geography or related field (approved by dept.)
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