The major requires 39 credits of history courses with a grade of
C or higher. These courses may include offerings at Rutgers (510
and 512 prefixes) and NJIT (Hist prefix). Each program is subject to
approval by an adviser or by the chairperson of the department.
Specific requirements are as follows:
1. 6 credits in
History of Western Civilization I and II (21&62:510:201,202). NJIT
and transfer students may substitute two terms of introductory world
civilization courses.
2. 6 credits in United States history courses (any level).
3. 6 credits in Asian, African, Latin American, world, or comparative history courses (any level).
4. The 3-credit Senior Seminar-Readings (21&62:510:489). Juniors may enroll if space is available.
5. The 3-credit Senior Seminar-Research (21&62:510:490).
6. 15 additional credits in history, at least 12 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Students considering the history major should visit the department to
discuss their interests and to obtain a copy of the department`s
student guide, Majoring in History, which outlines the major and
its requirements in greater detail.
