History

Program Type: Major, Minor

Program Level: Undergraduate

Department: Arts and Humanities

The history department of the humanities division is part of the Mount Marty University academic community in the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts tradition. The department prepares students to become teachers or pursue further studies that will allow them to participate in the contemporary world of work, provide service to the human community and experience personal growth.

Program Types

Bachelor of Arts
Major
- History
- History Education
Minor
- History
- Political Science

Major Requirements

Bachelor Degree Requirements: 128 credits

Major Course Requirements:

HIS 106 Ancient and Medieval World Cultures
HIS 107 16th to 18th Century World Cultures
HIS 108 19th and 20th Century World Cultures
HIS 228 U.S. History and Government
HIS 229 U.S. History Since 1877
HIS 323* Constitutional History
HIS 346* U.S. Diplomatic History
HIS 361* History of Christianity
HIS 370* Korean and Vietnam Wars
HIS 380* Recent America: 1932 – Present

*History 386 (Selected Topics) or History 399 (Independent Study) courses may be substituted upon department approval. A minimum of 31 credits is required for the major.

Other Requirements

Students pursuing a history major or minor leading to certification as a teacher may require additional coursework (HIS 390 is required for South Dakota certification). These students require early counseling by faculty in history and teacher education.

Minor Requirements

Minor Course Requirements: 18 credits

HIS 106 Ancient and Medieval World Cultures
HIS 107 16th to 18th Century World Cultures
HIS 108 19th and 20th Century World Cultures
HIS 228 U.S. History and Government for Teachers
HIS 229 U.S. History Since 1877

Choose one of the following courses:

HIS 323* Constitutional History
HIS 346 U.S. Diplomatic History
HIS 361 History of Christianity
HIS 370 Korean and Vietnam Wars
HIS 380 Recent American: 1932-Present

Faculty

Dr. Richard Lofthus
Professor of History

Dr. Terry Nelson
Professor of Social Sciences

Start your journey.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

dr. rich lofthus

PROFESSOR OF history

email: rlofthus@mountmarty.edu

phone: 605-668-1462