The study of history and politics seeks to understand what shapes the human experience within society both domestic and global through an analysis of the dynamics of power, the functions of legal and political systems, along with an understanding of the past and how it shapes our present and future in a globalized world.
Required Courses:
Upper Division Electives
| Upper Division History Elective | 4.00 units |
| Upper Division History Elective | 4.00 units |
| Upper Division Politics Elective | 4.00 units |
| Upper Division Politics Elective | 4.00 units |
| Upper Division Politics or History Elective | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 45
Concentrations
Students who are interested in pursuing graduate school or who desire a more in-depth focus in a specific area are encouraged to take courses in addition to their major courses from the following concentrations.
Public History Concentration
Only one course may count toward the major and the concentration.
Understanding history is not enough for those who wish to further understand Public History. History often "lives" in public spaces, whether that be a local landmark, national park, or the internet. At Dominican University, the History major with a concentration in Public History prepares students for careers, graduate work, and provides a depth of understanding in the best practices and methods of this growing field.
| HIST 4994 | Teaching Assistant/Tutoring | 1.00- 4.00 units |
Select one of the below courses or a digital media focused English elective.
Select two electives from the following:
History/Social Sciences Teaching Concentration
Only two courses may count toward both the major and the concentration.
For students interested in teaching social science at the secondary level, the following courses are recommended.
| BUS 1005 | Economics | 4.00 units |
| HIST 1210 | History Lab: U.S. History to the 1890s | 4.00 units |
| HIST 1211 | History Lab: U.S. History from 1890s to Present | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3002 | The Globe Part 1: Ancient to Early Modern Times | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3003 | The Globe Part 2: Imperialism, Colonization, and Post-Colonialism | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3790 | California | 4.00 units |
| POL 1100 | American Politics, Policy & Society | 4.00 units |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
POL 1100: American Politics and Society is a major required course.
Indentity, Culture, & Politics Concentration
Select 3 courses from the following:
American Political Institutions Concentration
Select 3 courses from the following:
| POL 3302 | American Presidency | 4.00 units |
| POL 3303 | Congress | 4.00 units |
| POL 3304 | Political Parties and Interest Groups | 4.00 units |
| POL 3305 | Politics and the Media | 4.00 units |
| POL 3310 | Campaigns, Elections and Political Behavior | 4.00 units |
| POL 3400 | The American Legal System | 4.00 units |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
War, Peace, and Conflict Concentration
Select 3 courses from the following:
| BUS 3022 | Global Business | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3023 | War and Remembrance | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3460 | Cold War in the Developing World | 3.00 units |
| HIST 3700 | From Colony to Superpower: History of US Foreign Policy | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3723 | U.S. Immigration, 1776 - Present | 4.00 units |
| HIST 3728 | Drugs and Drug Wars | 4.00 units |
| POL 3440 | International Law | 4.00 units |
| POL 3561 | International Political Economy | 4.00 units |
| POL 3520 | American Foreign Policy & National Security | 4.00 units |
| POL 3563 | Politics of Developing Countries | 4.00 units |
| POL 3571 | Ethnicity, Nationalism & Conflict | 4.00 units |
| POL 3600 | Comparative Politics | 4.00 units |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |