History Program
History Program
History Program
Prospectus
The Field
Indispensable to the educated individual, an understanding of history embraces both the development of states and social and cultural institutions. As the story and interpretation of human experience and achievements, history gives perspective to related subjects in the humanities and social sciences.
Usage and Careers
Students may major in History to gain historical knowledge, to acquire the historical method, to pursue research interests, or to prepare for a career in teaching, the professions, or government service.
Why UOG?
The faculty of UOG's History Program seek to prepare students for citizenship and leadership in the community. They also seek to develop programs to serve community needs in the areas of social and economic development, history, culture, and social problems.
The History program offers courses for either a general knowledge of the history of civilization or for a special knowledge of particular topics and limited time periods.
A Bachelor of Arts degree may be obtained with a major or minor in History.
No additional language requirement exists for students majoring or minoring in History. Majors, however, are encouraged to complete at least two years of a relevant language.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a bachelor’s in History, students will be expected to:
- Be knowledgeable of major historical themes, developments, and events;
- Read, interpret, and evaluate historical evidence carefully and analytically;
- Develop skills in conducting independent historical research, including the ability to define a historical problem, locate appropriate evidence, organize information logically, and articulate findings clearly; and
- Express their historical analyses clearly and persuasively both in written and oral forms.
History Tracks
All History majors must meet the requirements of one of the following tracks and should seek faculty advisement within their respective track:
History
The History track emphasizes the accumulation of in-depth knowledge in multiple fields of historical inquiry as well as considerable training and practice in historical research, analysis, and writing. This track is recommended for students who plan to work in professional fields that require research, writing, and analysis or for students who plan to use the history degree as a step toward law school or graduate studies in fields such as history, anthropology, English literature, political science, or business.
History for Education
The History for Education track consists of similar course requirements to the History track but additionally ensures that students acquire the knowledge needed to meet the national content standards for social studies in secondary education. Students will complete coursework in the fields of history, political science, and geography. Students who choose this track should double major in Secondary Education, complete the BA + program, or obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching after graduation.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
History Track Requirements (46 credit hours)
Required Courses (31 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI201 | EARLY AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from colonial times to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI202 | MODERN AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI308 | THE HISTORIANS' CRAFT + This course introduced students to basic skills in the historian's trade, including
the identification and analysis of primary and secondary source material, coverage
of oral interviewing protocol, and an examination of some of the diverse theoretical
approaches that inform historical reconstructions and interpretations of the past.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| HI313 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES IN HISTORY + This course covers the analysis and use of historical sources, as well as an evaluation
of historical research methods, and requires the completion of a substantial research
paper. Prerequisite: HI308 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| HI371 | HISTORY OF EAST ASIA TO 1600 + This course focuses on the characteristics of East Asian civilizations as they developed
in pre-modern China, Japan, and Korea.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY |
| HI372 | HISTORY OF EAST ASIA SINCE 1600 + This course examines continuity and change in East Asia (China, Japan and Korea) since
1600.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| HI444 | MODERN PACIFIC HISTORY FROM 1850 TO THE PRESENT + This course covers colonial and post-colonial rule in the Pacific.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| HI492 | CAPSTONE IN HISTORY + This capstone course is taken b history majors in their senior year, culminating their
degree program a with a demonstration of their ability to apply historical knowledge,
methods and theories. The capstone may take the form of a public presentation of a
research paper or other history project in a manner that reflects students' synthesis
of key concept from their course work. Prerequisite: HI-308 and HI-413. Senior standing
and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour |
And choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI243 | HISTORY OF MICRONESIA + This course is an introduction to the traditional and western history of the Micronesian
islands.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (15 credit hours)
15 credits of any upper division History (HI) courses, which may include:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PI301 | HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY I + This survey course provides an historical study of philosophical concepts and issues
during the ancient, medieval, and renaissance period. The focus of the course is on
prominent Western thinkers and a study of the philosophical systems they devised and
the problems that they addressed.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PI302 | HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY II + This course is a continuation of the philosophical survey begun in PI301 covering
principal issues and philosophical figures that dominate the modern and contemporary
periods of philosophy. Emphasis again is on pivotal Western philosophers and their
influence on the development of Twentieth Century philosophy.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
General Education Requirements (Recommended Courses)
See the Student Advisement Sheet for General Education requirements and include under:
Tier II: Direction Building (9-11 credit hours)
1) CF, DF, or UU as prerequisite (can be within a declared major):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI308 | THE HISTORIANS' CRAFT + This course introduced students to basic skills in the historian's trade, including
the identification and analysis of primary and secondary source material, coverage
of oral interviewing protocol, and an examination of some of the diverse theoretical
approaches that inform historical reconstructions and interpretations of the past.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration:
One of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
3) DF or UU exploration outside major requirements (may apply to a minor or second major):
Any courses
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI492 | CAPSTONE IN HISTORY + This capstone course is taken b history majors in their senior year, culminating their
degree program a with a demonstration of their ability to apply historical knowledge,
methods and theories. The capstone may take the form of a public presentation of a
research paper or other history project in a manner that reflects students' synthesis
of key concept from their course work. Prerequisite: HI-308 and HI-413. Senior standing
and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour |
History for Education Track Requirements (49 credit hours)
Required Courses (34 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI201 | EARLY AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from colonial times to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI202 | MODERN AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI308 | THE HISTORIANS' CRAFT + This course introduced students to basic skills in the historian's trade, including
the identification and analysis of primary and secondary source material, coverage
of oral interviewing protocol, and an examination of some of the diverse theoretical
approaches that inform historical reconstructions and interpretations of the past.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BA110 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS + This course introduces the principles, terminology and fundamental concepts of microeconomics
and macroeconomics. It is a foundation for understanding the scope and methods of
the economic perspective applied to issues faced by modern capitalist societies. Topics
include the role of economics in society, the structure of economic activity, the
behavior of firms and households in a market economy, the role of government and institutions
of public policy in the United States. Relevant examples from Guam, Micronesia and
the Pacific Rim will be explored. Prerequisites: MA110.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI313 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES IN HISTORY + This course covers the analysis and use of historical sources, as well as an evaluation
of historical research methods, and requires the completion of a substantial research
paper. Prerequisite: HI308 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| HI492 | CAPSTONE IN HISTORY + This capstone course is taken b history majors in their senior year, culminating their
degree program a with a demonstration of their ability to apply historical knowledge,
methods and theories. The capstone may take the form of a public presentation of a
research paper or other history project in a manner that reflects students' synthesis
of key concept from their course work. Prerequisite: HI-308 and HI-413. Senior standing
and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI243 | HISTORY OF MICRONESIA + This course is an introduction to the traditional and western history of the Micronesian
islands.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| GE201 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY + The study of human and physical aspects of world geography is covered in this course.
Special emphasis is given to regions, continents, and major countries of the world
and the relative geographic importance of those areas today.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (15 credit hours)
15 credits of any upper division History (HI) courses, which may include:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PI301 | HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY I + This survey course provides an historical study of philosophical concepts and issues
during the ancient, medieval, and renaissance period. The focus of the course is on
prominent Western thinkers and a study of the philosophical systems they devised and
the problems that they addressed.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PI302 | HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY II + This course is a continuation of the philosophical survey begun in PI301 covering
principal issues and philosophical figures that dominate the modern and contemporary
periods of philosophy. Emphasis again is on pivotal Western philosophers and their
influence on the development of Twentieth Century philosophy.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
General Education Requirements (Recommended Courses)
See the Student Advisement Sheet for General Education requirements and include under:
Tier II: Direction Building (9-11 credit hours)
1) CF, DF, or UU as a prerequisite (can be within a declared major):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI308 | THE HISTORIANS' CRAFT + This course introduced students to basic skills in the historian's trade, including
the identification and analysis of primary and secondary source material, coverage
of oral interviewing protocol, and an examination of some of the diverse theoretical
approaches that inform historical reconstructions and interpretations of the past.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration:
One of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI243 | HISTORY OF MICRONESIA + This course is an introduction to the traditional and western history of the Micronesian
islands.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
3) DF exploration outside major requirement (may apply to a minor or second major):
Any course
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI492 | CAPSTONE IN HISTORY + This capstone course is taken b history majors in their senior year, culminating their
degree program a with a demonstration of their ability to apply historical knowledge,
methods and theories. The capstone may take the form of a public presentation of a
research paper or other history project in a manner that reflects students' synthesis
of key concept from their course work. Prerequisite: HI-308 and HI-413. Senior standing
and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour |
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
History Minor Requirements (24 credit hours)
Required Courses (18 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI308 | THE HISTORIANS' CRAFT + This course introduced students to basic skills in the historian's trade, including
the identification and analysis of primary and secondary source material, coverage
of oral interviewing protocol, and an examination of some of the diverse theoretical
approaches that inform historical reconstructions and interpretations of the past.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI243 | HISTORY OF MICRONESIA + This course is an introduction to the traditional and western history of the Micronesian
islands.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choose one group:
GROUP 1
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI201 | EARLY AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from colonial times to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI202 | MODERN AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
GROUP 2
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI371 | HISTORY OF EAST ASIA TO 1600 + This course focuses on the characteristics of East Asian civilizations as they developed
in pre-modern China, Japan, and Korea.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY |
| HI372 | HISTORY OF EAST ASIA SINCE 1600 + This course examines continuity and change in East Asia (China, Japan and Korea) since
1600.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
GROUP 3
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI444 | MODERN PACIFIC HISTORY FROM 1850 TO THE PRESENT + This course covers colonial and post-colonial rule in the Pacific.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| HI450 | TOPICS IN PACIFIC HISTORY + This course is an intensive study of a specific topic or problem in Pacific History.
With different subject matter, this course may be taken more than once for credit.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
6 credits of any upper division History (HI) courses, which may include:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PI301 | HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY I + This survey course provides an historical study of philosophical concepts and issues
during the ancient, medieval, and renaissance period. The focus of the course is on
prominent Western thinkers and a study of the philosophical systems they devised and
the problems that they addressed.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PI302 | HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY II + This course is a continuation of the philosophical survey begun in PI301 covering
principal issues and philosophical figures that dominate the modern and contemporary
periods of philosophy. Emphasis again is on pivotal Western philosophers and their
influence on the development of Twentieth Century philosophy.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
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