Overview
Prerequisites
Requirements for Major
Requirements in Related Areas
Requirements for Minor
What has made us what we are today? How can we make our best decisions? Politics and history develops an understanding of American and foreign societies in all their facets. This assists you in developing a basis for action in society. No political system can be appreciated entirely apart from other systems or other times. Historical consciousness is always essential in comprehending the present. Specifically, history and politics courses at Curry examine the ideas that motivate people in politics legal structures resulting from these ideas, the impact of ethical concerns, processes by which governments reward or penalize individuals in society and, finally, how individuals in different cultures organize to influence decision-making in society.
Politics and History majors at Curry College have chosen a variety of career paths, including: government and public service, political consulting, the ministry, law, journalism, education, business, and administration of non-profit organizations. The largest number of Politics and History majors have gone into business.
Prerequisites:
(These should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.)
One course from each of the following:
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1. |
MGT 1811 |
Economics: Macro |
3 |
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or |
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P&H 1001 |
Current Economic Problems |
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| 2. |
P&H 1060 |
Introduction to Politics |
3 |
| 3. |
P&H 1010 |
American Civilization I |
3 |
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or |
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|
| |
P&H 1020 |
American Civilization II |
|
Total credits: 9
Requirements for the Politics and History Major:
1. 9 credits from each of the following areas
| a.World |
|
any three of the following: |
9 |
|
P&H 1030 |
Western Civilization I |
|
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P&H 1040 |
Western Civilization II |
|
| |
P&H 2010 |
Europe: The Age of Revolutions |
|
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P&H 2100 |
History of Russia |
|
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P&H 2110 |
Modern Middle East: A Historical Survery |
|
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P&H 2120 |
China: Tradition and Change |
|
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P&H 2130 |
History of Germany |
|
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P&H 2140 |
History of France |
|
| b. United States |
|
any three of the following: |
9 |
|
P&H 2040 |
American Economic History |
|
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P&H 2300 |
The Making of Modern America: 1890-1945 |
|
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P&H 2310 |
American Constitutional Law |
|
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P&H 2320 |
Contemporary American History |
|
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P&H 2350 |
The American Presidency |
|
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P&H 2360 |
The American Congress |
|
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P&H 2370 |
American Political Parties |
|
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P&H 2390 |
American Constitutional Issues |
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P&H 2400 |
The Politics of Deception |
|
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P&H 2420 |
Gay Politics in the United States |
|
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P&H 2500 |
State & Local Politics |
|
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P&H 2600 |
History of American Foreign Relations |
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c. Additional Politics and History courses:
Any three additional Politics and History courses: 9 credits
2. Capstone course: one of the following: 3 credits
| P&H 3380 |
Public Policy in the United States |
| P&H 3590 |
Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy |
| P&H 3600 |
Contemporary Europe |
Total credits: 30
Requirements in related areas:
12 credits from among the following:
| COM 3100 |
Argumentation and Debate |
| COM 3120 |
Speech Criticism |
| ENG 2010 |
Major British Writers I |
| ENG 2020 |
Major British Writers II |
| ENG 2110 |
American Literature I |
| ENG 2120 |
American Literature II |
| ENG 2130 |
Literature of the American South |
| ENG 2610 |
Masterpieces of European Literature I |
| ENG 2620 |
Masterpieces of European Literature II |
| ENG 2820 |
Modern Poetry |
| ENG 2830 |
Film and Novel |
| ENG 2840 |
Film and Drama |
| ENG 3620 |
Victorian Literature |
| MUS 2000 |
Classical Music |
| PHIL/REL 2080 |
Religion and Politics |
| PHIL 2120 |
Modern Philosophy |
| REL 2030 |
Eastern Religion and Philosophy |
| REL 2040 |
Western Religion |
| REL 2160 |
Contemporary Theological Issues |
| VA 2920 |
History of Visual Arts After 1600 |
Total credits: 12
In addition to the related courses previously listed, other courses at the 2000- and/or 3000-level may be taken, provided that written approval from a full-time politics and history faculty member be obtained beforehand.
Note: In order to qualify for graduation, the major must be completed with a C average.
Requirements for the Politics and History Minor:
Four courses at the 2000-and/or 3000-level; at least one of the courses (minimum of three credits) at the 3000-level.
Field Experience:
Majors are strongly urged to take P&H 2340, 3450 and/or 4560. Prerequisites are successful completion of EXP 2340, Introduction to Experiential Learning, a 3.0 cumulative average in politics and history, and a 2.75 overall cumulative average. For more information, talk to any of the P&H faculty.
Independent Study Options:
In addition to the courses listed, and to the independent reading and research options, faculty in the area may be available to conduct a limited number of small group semi-independent reading tutorials on a number of specific topics. Contact any of the politics and history faculty for additional information.