New Major Requirements
Major Requirements - New as of Fall 2018
Minor Requirements - Updated as of Fall 2017
Double Dipping Policy
Requirements for the Major in History
The major in history consists of a total of twelve (12) courses (36 hours) and a portfolio:
Introductory (Core) Courses (2) Two courses, one from each of the following categories:
6 hrs
Foundational Historical Knowledge | HIST 101, 102, 103, 104 or HONR 101, 102 |
Tier 2 Historical Knowledge |
HIST 208, 208V, 208X, 208Z, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, HONR 203, 208, 209, 210, 212 |
Methods Courses * (1)
3 hrs
1 Course | History 299 (formerly HIST 291), Historical Methods or INDS 380, Newberry Seminar |
*Note: To register for HIST 299, email David Hays, Department Administrator, at dhays1@luc.edu.
For information on the Newberry Seminar, contact Prof. Elizabeth Tandy Shermer at eshermer@luc.edu.
Required Areas (4)
12 hrs
1 Course |
Upper-Level Course: Pre-1700 History (HIST 250-259, 300B, 301-319, 342A, 345A, 345B, CLST 362, THEO 317) |
1 Course |
Upper-Level Course: Post-1700 European History (HIST 260-269, 300C, 320-339, THEO 318) |
1 Course |
Upper-Level Course: U.S. History (HIST 280-298, 300D, 360-389, ECON 327) |
1 Course |
Upper-Level Course: World History (HIST 270-279, 300E, 340-359) |
Elective Courses (5)
15 hrs
5 Courses |
Any history courses at any level, one of which can be the history internship (398) (HIST 101-399, CLST 362, ECON 327, THEO 317-318, or HONR 101, 102, 203, 208, 209, 210, 212) |
Residency Requirements
- At least 6 courses for this major must be successfully completed in residence at Loyola University Chicago.
- At least 4 300-level courses for this major must be successfully completed in residence at Loyola University Chicago.
Portfolio
Using the University’s Taskstream software, every history major must build a portfolio over the course of his/her undergraduate studies. Click here for more details on the Portfolio Requirement.
Optional Concentrations
History Majors have the option to declare a concentration, an area of interest A concentration consists of at least three courses focused on a particular theme. Concentrations are below; students may also build their own concentration in consultation with their departmental adviser.
Concentration | Relevant Courses |
Law and Government | List of courses forthcoming |
War & Peace | List of courses forthcoming |
Teaching History | List of courses forthcoming |
Gender, Sexuality, & Race | List of courses forthcoming |
Cultural and Intellectual History | List of courses forthcoming |
Globalization, Social Justice, & Human Rights | List of courses forthcoming |
Geographic Concentration | Draw on courses which focus on a particular region or country, for example Eastern Europe or Asia |
Time Period Concentration | Draw on courses which focus on a particular time period, for example Medieval Europe or 19th Century U.S. |
Requirements for the Minor in History
The minor in history, in conjunction with a major in a related field will provide historical background desirable for a well-grounded liberal arts degree, the preferred background for admission to most professional programs.
Total number of hours: 18
Introductory (Core) Courses (2)
Any two of the following: History 101, 102, 103 (203), 104 (204), 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, or 213
Required Areas—Two (2) 300-level courses
Choose two from: HIST 300-389; CLST 362; ECON 327; THEO 317-318
Electives: Any two additional 3-hour classes
Two (2) other 3 hour classes. These can be introductory (History 100-Level & HIST 200-Level), Upper-level (History 291, History 300-Level or CLST 362; ECON 327; THEO 317-318).