HIST 3010 - Historical Methods

Goals: To expose students to some of the key philosophies of history; to teach students the skills necessary to write a capstone essay (in either the department’s senior seminar or as a departmental honors project) and to work as a professional historian.

Content: Focus on philosophies of history, historical methodologies, analysis, argumentation, research, and writing.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisites: One 1000-level HIST course and one 3000-level HIST course

Note: This course is required for all majors and minors and cannot be taken with the senior seminar.

Credits: 4