History
Catalog pages 305-306
Subject abbreviations: HISA, HISE, HIST College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Kiril Tomoff, Ph.D., Chair Department Office, 1212 Humanities and Social Sciences
- (951) 827-5401; history.ucr.edu
Professors
James P. Brennan, Ph.D. Lucille Chia, Ph.D. Thomas Cogswell, Ph.D. Ann E. Goldberg, Ph.D. Piotr S. Górecki, Ph.D. Steven W. Hackel, Ph.D. Randolph C. Head, Ph.D. Georg B. Michels, Ph.D. Robert W. Patch, Ph.D. Michele R. Salzman, Ph.D. Kiril Tomoff, Ph.D. Clifford E. Trafzer, Ph.D. Rupert Costo Chair in American Indian Affairs Professors Emeriti
Kenneth D. Barkin, Ph.D. Carlos E. Cortés, Ph.D. VP Franklin, Ph.D. Ray A. Kea, Ph.D. Dale V. Kent, Ph.D. Van L. Perkins, Ph.D. Roger L. Ransom, Ph.D. Norman Ravitch, Ph.D. P. Sterling Stuckey, Ph.D. Mack E. Thompson, Ph.D. Ronald C. Tobey, Ph.D. Irwin M. Wall, Ph.D. Charles Wetherell, Ph.D. Associate Professors
Lynda S. Bell, Ph.D. David A. Biggs, Ph.D. Charles Denver Graninger, Ph.D. Jonathan P. Eacott, Ph.D Catherine Gudis, Ph.D. Alexander B. Haskell, Ph.D. Jennifer Hughes, Ph.D. Rebecca Kugel, Ph.D. Juliette Levy, Ph.D. Brian D. Lloyd, Ph.D. Molly McGarry, Ph.D. Dana Simmons, Ph.D Devra A. Weber, Ph.D. Fariba Zarinebaf, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi, Ph.D. Megan Asaka, Ph.D. Jody A. Benjamin, Ph.D. Alejandra Dubcovsky, Ph.D. Natasha McPherson, Ph.D.
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Lecturer Emeritus
Robert B. Herschler, M.A.
Majors
History plays a central role in general education for all undergraduate students. History stresses an understanding of changes that take place in society over time. It also provides a meaning to the past that has many implications for the future. Since we learn from experience, through history we can greatly broaden our learning through the experience of others, removed in time and distant in space from our immediate world. The study of history is as useful as it is fascinating. History majors develop an ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, and the capacity to think clearly and analytically. Whatever one’s goals, it makes good sense to include history in any degree program. History/Administrative Studies Major
The History/Administrative Studies major is designed to combine the discipline of History, with its emphasis on changes in society over time, with the study of administrative behavior, the development of public policy, and the tools of decision making. The addition of an Administrative Studies component provides History majors with analytical administrative skills as well as familiarity with the theories and policies of public administration. The concepts of organizational behavior and decision making, when combined with the perspectives provided through the History major, ought to be of particular value to those planning to enter careers in business; federal, state, or local levels of public or private administration; government work or to those planning to attend a professional school of administration or to those utilizing the major in a variety of positions in the public or private sector. (See also the Public History Program, which outlines public sector careers in History.)
History/Law and Society Major
The History/Law and Society major is designed to offer students the opportunity to combine the study of history, with its emphasis on the changes over time in society, politics, the economy, and culture, with the study of legal and law-like relationships and institutions. The coherent series of courses included in this major ought to be of particular value to those intending to study law or to enter other graduate fields as well as to those planning professional careers in government, public administration, business, or other areas where the relationship between history and the law is of significance.
Career Opportunities
Many students planning graduate work find history an excellent preparation for professional schools such as law and business administration. For those planning a legal career, a strong background in Western institutions and values can be obtained in a variety of courses in the department. And, of course, a major in history prepares the student for graduate study in this field as well as a broad range of general careers in business, government work and foreign affairs that ask for written and verbal skills developed in the major.
University Requirements
See Undergraduate Studies section.
College Requirements
See College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Colleges and Programs section.
Major Requirements
The History Department offers B.A. degrees in History, History/Administrative Studies, and History/Law and Society.
Change of Major Students switching to the History Major must have completed two History courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students switching to the History/Administrative Studies, or the History/Law and Society Major must have completed three History courses with a grade of “C” or better. Advanced Placement units earned can be applied towards one course when determining major change eligibility.
History Major
The major requirements for the B.A. degree in History are as follows:
- 1. Lower-division requirements (12 units)
- a) one world history course
- b) HIST 19WV or HIST 99W (with at least a
grade of “C”)
- c) one elective History course
- 2. Upper-division requirements (40 units)
- a) Twenty-eight (28) units of upper-division
history courses, with at least three courses in one area of concentration from the following fields:
Ancient and Medieval
Europe
United States
Latin America
Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- b) Twelve (12) units of HIST 197, Research
for Undergraduates, with at least one course in the student’s area of concentration.
Students must take at least one course in three fields outside the area of concentration.
Students who choose United States as their area of concentration are strongly advised to take HIST 017A, HIST 017B as preparation for upper-division courses in American history.
Lower-division courses taken elsewhere may be counted toward the lower-division requirement, and advance placement units earned in high school may count toward its fulfillment as well. Please consult with the academic advisors for further details.
Each History major is urged to consult with the academic advisors for quarterly advising and to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor at least one time each year. Appointments can be made through the academic advisors.
History/Administrative Studies Major
The major requirements for the B.A. degree in History/Administrative Studies are as follows:
History requirements (52 units): All requirements for the B.A. in History
Administrative Studies requirements (37 units)
- 1. Lower-division courses (17 units)
- b) STAT 048 or equivalent (may be used to
satisfy breadth requirements)
- c) CS 008 (may be used to satisfy breadth
requirements)
- 2. Upper-division requirements (20 units)
- a) Two courses (8 units) from the list below:
305 / Programs and Courses 305 / Programs and Courses
These two courses must be outside the discipline of History and cannot be courses included as part of the three- course Business Administration track or their cross-listed equivalents.
- b) A three-course track (12 units) in
Business Administration courses from one of the following:
- (1) Organizations (General): BUS 100,
BUS 107, BUS 176/SOC 176, BUS 158/ANTH 105, SOC 150, SOC 151
- (2) Human Resources Management/
Labor Relations: BUS 100, BUS 107, BUS 152/ECON 152, BUS 153/ ECON 153, BUS 155, BUS 157, PSYC 142
- (3) Business and Society: BUS 100,
BUS 102, BUS 107, PHIL 116, POSC 182, POSC 186
- (4) Marketing: BUS 103, and two from
BUS 112, BUS 113, BUS 114, BUS 117
- (5) Managerial Accounting/Taxation:
BUS 108, and two from BUS 166, BUS 168A, BUS 168B
- (6) Financial Accounting: BUS 108,
two from BUS 134, BUS 136, BUS 137, BUS 138, BUS 139
- (8) Management Information Systems:
- (9) Production Management: BUS 104/
STAT 104, and two from BUS 105, BUS 122, BUS 127/STAT 127
Note In filling the dual requirements of the selected major, students may not count more than two courses toward both parts of their total requirements (History requirements and Administrative Studies requirements).
History/Law and Society Major
The Law and Society major is open to undergraduate students with junior standing who have completed LWSO 100 with a grade of “C” or higher. The major requirements for the
B.A. degree in History/Law and Society are as follows:
- 1. History requirements (52 units):
All requirements for the B.A. in History
- 2. Law and Society requirements (36 units)
- b) LWSO 100 (with a grade of “C” or better)
- c) One course chosen from POSC 114,
PSYC 012, SOC 004 (or equivalent course in research methods)
- d) Three courses chosen from ANTH 127,
ECON 119, HISE 153, PHIL 165, POSC 167, PSYC 175, SOC 159
- e) Two courses chosen from ENSC 174,
HISA 120A, HISA 120B, HISE 123, LWSO 175 (E-Z), PHIL 164, POSC 111, POSC 166, POSC 168, POSC 186, SOC 147, SOC 149, SOC 180
- f) LWSO 193, Senior Seminar
Note For sections 2.d) and 2.e) combined, not more than two courses may be taken from the same department. In filling the dual requirements of the major, students may not count more than two courses toward both parts of their total requirements (History requirements and Law and Society requirements). The History courses that may fill the dual requirements include HISE 153 (History of the Common Law), and HISA 120A and HISA 120B (The Supreme Court and the Constitution).
Minor
The History Department also offers a minor in History. In order to receive a minor, students must take 28 units (seven courses), including
- 1. At least one World History course and at least
one other lower-division course.
- 2. At least three courses in one of the following
areas of concentration:
Ancient and Medieval
Europe
United States
Latin America
Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
History of Science and Technology
- 3. At least two courses from two of the above
fields, one in each.
Students who choose United States as their area of concentration are strongly advised to take HIST 017A, HIST 017B as preparation for upper-division courses in American history.
Lower-division courses taken elsewhere may be counted toward the lower-division requirement, and advance placement units earned in high school may count toward its fulfillment as well. Please consult with the academic advisors for further details.
Students undertaking a minor in History are urged to consult with the academic advisors for quarterly advising and meet with the undergraduate advisor at least once a year. Appointments can be made through the academic advisors.
See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.
Education Abroad Program
The EAP is an excellent opportunity to travel and learn more about another country and its culture while taking courses to earn units toward graduation. Students should plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details, visit Study Abroad Programs at ea.ucr.edu or call
- (951) 827-4113.
See Education Abroad Program in the Educational Opportunities section of this catalog. A list of participating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at uc.eap.ucop.edu.