History

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Program Information

The History Program at Montevallo offers both a major and a minor in History for students. History majors have several options from which to choose. Students may pursue either a B.A. or B.S. degree.  Students also have the option, after obtaining an undergraduate degree in History, to enter the Fifth Year Program in Education, which confers a master's degree.

 

Students majoring in History must take 36 hours of History courses, including:   

    HIST 101, 102, 211, 212, 310, and 491;

    At least two non-American HIST courses numbered 300 and above;

    GEOG 231;

    12 credit hours of HIST 300- to 400-level electives. 

HIST 101 and 102 are prerequisites for all upper-level History courses, and HIST 211 and/or 212 are prerequisites for many U.S. History electives.  See course offerings for topics.

History students may be interested in the Pre-Law Minor.

 

Scholarships  Scholarship Application (PDF)

Scholarships available for History majors include:

The Lucille B. Griffith Scholarship which is awarded to enrolled students majoring in History or Political Science, who have exhibited promise in their studies, and have financial need.

The Janet Wilson Reid Scholarship is awarded to enrolled students majoring in History, of at least Junior standing.

The John B. Walters Scholarship is awarded to enrolled students majoring in a social science field (Social Science, Political Science, Sociology, History), of at least sophomore standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to those preparing for careers in international relations.

Applications are available here or at the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The deadline is February 1 for the fall awards.

 

Employment

Graduates form the History Program, having received a quality liberal arts education, are prepared to enjoy successful and gratifying careers in many fields.  In fact, no other course of study provides students with the broad base of knowledge so necessary to be competitive in today's global marketplace.  Whether your career goals include law, government service, theology, teaching, or business, History is the major for you.

 

Courses

History courses at the University of Montevallo include the following:

HIST 101,102 World Civilizations* HIST 211,212 History of the United States HIST 203 Survey of United States History HIST 303 Selected Topics in History ** HIST 310 Introduction to Historical Study HIST 325 Women's History HIST 355 Research in Social Welfare HIST 360  History of Europe, 1559-1789 HIST 363  History of Europe Since 1815 HIST 370 Research Methods in the Social Sciences HIST 380 Survey of Latin American History HIST 411 Selected Topics in History** HIST 423 Civil Rights Movement HIST 435 Modern Japan HIST 441 History of England HIST 442 History of England II HIST 443 Middle East HIST 447  Medieval European History HIST 448  Renaissance and Reformation HIST 455 The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era

HIST 458 History of Germany, 1871-1945 HIST 460 History of the South HIST 465 History of France Since 1815 HIST 466 Political Geography HIST 470 Colonial America HIST 471 Revolutionary America HIST 472 History of Alabama HIST 473 African-American History HIST 474 Jeffersonian-Jacksonian America HIST 475 Constitutional Law HIST 476 The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1850-1977 HIST 477 The Gilded Age HIST 479 History of Alabama's Constitutions HIST 480 Diplomatic History of the United States HIST 481 The United States, 1900-1945 HIST 482 The United States Since 1945 HIST 483 History of Africa HIST 484 U.S. Wars - Korea and Vietnam HIST 485 Senior Seminar in Social Science HIST 491 Senior Seminar in History HIST 495  Internship in History

The World Civilization classes are also offered at an Honors level. ** Special Topics in the past have included: Modern East Asia World War II Through Film Russian History History of Religion in the United States Race and the African-American Experience in Alabama

 

Other Items of Interest

UM's Theta Iota Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, International History Honor Society, has been recognized repeatedly as an outstanding chapter by the international organization. In addition to recognizing academic excellence in the field of History, Phi Alpha Theta offers occasions for students and faculty to socialize and share their work and ideas. The Department, in conjunction with others on campus, provides opportunities for students to participate in staff rides, conference presentations, publications, internships, interdisciplinary and international studies. The History Program also offers an Internship in History, for up to six credit hours. See Dr. Ruth Truss for further details.

 

If you are interested in more information or have questions about the History Program at the University of Montevallo, please contact:

Dr. Ruth Truss

Jeter Building, Suite 1, Office B
University of Montevallo
Station 6188
Montevallo, AL 35115

(205) 665-6180