Manhattanville College

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History

Historical awareness grows from the study of the past, a study based on the realization that the present world is very largely, at any given moment, a product of the past. While politics and war are central to the course of humanity’s development, historical understanding entails the broadest possible sensitivity to how people over time have thought, played, interacted, worshiped, and expressed themselves.

A history major, then, is based upon a fundamental curiosity as to how and why things got to be the way they are; as such, historical awareness and understanding are foundational to a liberally educated person. History provides a general framework through which all human life may be more sharply understood.

A major in History is an excellent preparation for careers in all fields. The study of history will over time deepen one’s social and cultural awareness and sharpen the analytical skills required for success in any endeavor. Our majors in History have entered graduate programs and pursued careers in business, journalism, teaching, law, museums and archives, historic preservation, librarianship and non-profit management.

Faculty and Professional Interests

Lawson Bowling – United States 20th-century, sports history, Italy, economic history

David Gutman – Modern Middle East, Ottoman Empire, North Africa

Mohamed Mbodj – African and African American Studies, Islam

Colin Morris – Early America; intellectual, political, history of place

Gregory Swedberg – Latin American, the Caribbean, women and gender

Irene Whelan – Britain, Ireland, modern Europe, nationalism

Adjunct Faculty

Robert Ashkinaze – Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Europe; Russia

Brandon Gauthier -U.S. Civil War, foreign relations

Laura Chmielewski- Public History, Atlantic world, early America

Donald Richards – United States 19th-century, immigration

History Major Requirements

Twelve courses (36 credits). Specific requirements:

One course from each of the following regional areas:

  • Africa
  • Asia and the Middle East
  • Europe
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • North America

  • Two upper-level seminars (3000-level; to be taken with different professors).
  • HIS 3160 Senior Colloquium (guides seniors through completion of a senior evaluation research project or thesis, to be supervised by a member of the department; Fall semester, 3 credits). NOTE: In special circumstances, HIS 3998 Senior Evaluation (3 cr.) may be taken as an alternate equivalent on permission of the department.
  • A maximum of one independent study project (3 credits) and one internship project (3 credits) may be counted toward the major.
  • All courses must be taken for a letter grade and must receive a grade of C- or better.
  • Transfer or Advanced Placement credits counting toward the major are limited to two courses (or 6 credits).

History Major Honors Sequence

The History Major Honors Track includes a sequence of two courses, Junior Seminar: History and Historians (3 cr.) [offered in Spring], and Senior Honors Colloquium [offered in Fall], and requires the completion of the Senior Honors Thesis during the Senior Honors Colloquium for a total of 39 required major credits. The Senior Honors Colloquium and the required thesis, substitute for the Senior Evaluation required of all history majors. Honors History majors must complete the Honors Track sequence for eligibility for Departmental Honors at graduation. Honors are awarded to graduating majors who have earned a G.P.A. of 3.6 or higher in their required courses and who have completed an outstanding Senior Honors Thesis.

History Minor Requirements

  • Five courses (15 credits). Specific requirements:

  • One course from two of the following regional areas:
  • Africa
  • Asia and the Middle East
  • Europe
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • North America
  • One upper-level seminar course (3000-level)
  • Courses must receive a grade of C- or better
  • AP or Transfer credit is limited to one course (3 credits)

History Major with concentration in Social Studies

This concentration is intended for students preparing to be teachers of Social Studies in middle and high school. A co-major in Education is required.

Social Studies Concentration Requirements

A total of 17 required courses:

  • 9 courses in History including

HIS 1011

Development of America I

HIS 1012

Development of America II

HIS xxxx

Europe

HIS xxxx

Africa

HIS xxxx

Asia and the Middle East

HIS xxxx

Latin America and the Caribbean

HIS 3160

Senior Colloquium (or HIS 3998 Senior Evaluation as equivalent on department chair’s permission)

Three additional History courses of which two must be seminars (3000 level).

  • Two additional courses to count toward the History major:

ANTH 1050

Cultural Anthropology

POS 1031

Introduction to American Government

  • Senior Evaluation (in addition to the above required courses)
  • An additional 5 co-requisites in the Social Sciences:

INS 2050

Environmental Geography

ECO 1011

Principles of Economics I: Introduction to Macroeconomics

ECO 1012

Principles of Economics II: Introduction to Microeconomics

Choice: 1 of 2

SOC 3085

Science, Technology and Society

or

POS 3081

The Public Policy of Science and Technology

Choice: 1 of 3

POS 2011

Comparative Politics I

or

POS 2003

Introduction to Political Thought

or

POS 3012

Environmental Politics

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2013-2014 Undergraduate College Catalog

Manhattanville College Mission

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

Brief History of Manhattanville: History and Educational Commitment

Letter to Parents

Inventory of Undergraduate Programs

Inventory of Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs List

Undergraduate Programs of Study(Majors, Minors & Requirements)

Full-Time Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Graduation Participation Requirements

Registration Requirements & Online Student Resources

Official & Unofficial Transcripts

Types of Courses

Transfer Credit Policy

Grading and Grading Policies

Honors Options

Bachelor Degrees in Accelerated Format

Pre-Professional Studies

Off-Campus Study

English Language Institute (ELI)

Educational Support

Library Information Services

Facilities and Resources

Dual Degree Programs

Graduate & Professional Studies Programs, Master of Fine Arts in Writing & Master of Liberal Arts Programs

School of Education Graduate Programs

Course Offerings

African Studies Courses

American Studies Courses

Anthropology Courses

Art History Courses

Art (studio) Courses

Asian Studies Courses

Biology Courses

Chemistry Courses

Communication Studies Courses

Castle Scholars Courses

Classic Civilizations Courses

Dance & Theatre Courses

Accounting/Economics/Finance/Management/Marketing Courses

Education Courses

Education Courses

English Composition Courses

English Education Courses

Health & Wellness Education Courses

English Courses

English Film Studies Courses

English Writing Courses

French Courses

First Year Program Courses

German Courses

History Courses

Holocaust Studies Courses

Organizational Management & Human Resource Development (Graduate Program) Courses

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses

International Studies Courses

Irish Studies Courses

Italian Courses

Library Skills Courses

Business Leadership (Graduate Program) Courses

Computer Science Courses

Mathematics Education Courses

Mathematics Courses

Finance (Graduate Program) Courses

MGPS Master of Science Courses (Graduate Program)

Physical Education & Sports Pedagogy (Graduate Program) Courses

Physical Education Courses (Undergraduate)

Sport Business Management (Graduate Program) Courses

International Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Marketing Communications Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Museum Studies Courses

Applied Music Courses

Music Technology Courses

Music Education Courses

Music History & Literature Courses

Music Management Courses

Music Theory Courses

Philosophy Courses

Physics Courses

Political Science & Legal Studies Courses

Psychology Courses

Science Education Courses

Sociology Courses

Spanish Courses

Social Studies Education Courses

World Religions Courses

Women's Studies Courses

Admissions

Athletics

Student Affairs

Tuition and Fees

Financial Assistance

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Faculty and Staff

Index