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Program

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. Majors who wish to teach may consider a bachelor's degree in History with a teaching certificate. This course of study will include additional courses required by the College of Education. 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.

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 300-305 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 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 490 Directed Reading and Independent Study
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
African-American Experience in Alabama
World War II
Russian History
History of Religion in the United States
Greco-Roman History
History of Alabama's Constitutions

Scholarships

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 through the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The deadline is February 1 for the fall awards.

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 the Honors Program provides opportunities for students to participate in the Model United Nations and the Model Arab League. These activities help students to learn about international issues, parliamentary procedures, and debate through the exchange of ideas with students from other universities.

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) 665-6188