The major in history gives students a broad grasp of world history and the cultural backgrounds of many segments of contemporary society. Students learn methods of historical research and exposition that may be applied not only by the professional historian but also by those interested in pursuing careers in government, education, law, the media, business, and other fields. Although not required, proficiency in at least one foreign language is recommended, especially for students who are considering graduate study in history.

Major Requirements

The major requires 39 credits of history courses with a grade of C or higher. These courses may include offerings at NJIT (Hist prefix) and Rutgers (510 and 512 prefixes). Each program is subject to approval by an advisor or by the chairperson of the department. Specific requirements are as follows:

1. 6 credits in introductory western civilization: R510:201 and R510:202 . (Students who transfer into the history major after fulfilling the GUR in cultural history with different courses may, at the discretion of their advisor, substitute other courses for R510:201 and R510:202).
2. 6 credits in any U.S. history courses (any level).
3. 6 credits in any Asian, African, Latin American, World, or Comparative history courses (any level).
4. 6 credits in the two-semester Senior History Seminar (R510:489 and R510:490 ). Qualified juniors may enroll in R510:489 if space is available.
5. 15 additional credits in history, at least 12 of which must be taken at the 300 or 400 level.

Students considering the history major are encouraged to contact the NJIT Chair of the Federated History Department to discuss their interests and career options.

Preparing for a Career as a Social Studies Teacher

History majors at NJIT are eligible to apply for admission to the teacher certification program in social studies offered by the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers-Newark. Students accepted into this program use "free elective" slots in their curriculum to take appropriate courses in education, as listed in the Rutgers-Newark undergraduate catalog. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, they are qualified to apply for state certification in social studies.

Double Majors

Students may earn a second major in addition to the history major. Two of the most popular double majors with the history major are the communication major, and the science, technology and society major. Completion of these double majors is often feasible within four years of full-time study. For general rules about double majors, see Degree Options in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.

Accelerated Professional Programs

Accelerated programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, and law are available to History majors enrolled in the Albert Dorman Honors College. In all these programs, students are awarded the B.A. in History form NJIT after successfully completing their first year of coursework in a professional school.

• Six-Year History B.A./JD with Seton Hall School of Law
• Seven-Year History B.A. and Professional Degree in Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DMD or DDS), or Optometry (OD) with UMDNJ and other universities
• Six-Year History B.A./DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) with UMDNJ

SECOND YEAR:
1^st semester: (16 credits)

American History (6 credits): Students select two American history courses, at any level.

Global/Comparative History (6 credits): Students select two courses in Asian, African, Latin American, World, or Comparative history, at any level.

History (15 credits): Students select five courses in history, at least four of which must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Free (42 credits): Students select appropriate electives in consultation with a history major advisor.

Natural Sciences GUR (7 credits): Coursework totaling 7 credits in any of the following disciplines: biology, botany, chemistry, geology, and physics. Students may take a sequence of courses in one of these disciplines or courses in different disciplines. Laboratory credit must be included in the 7 credits.

Physical Education GUR (2 credits): Students who register as full-time undergraduates for two or more consecutive semesters must take two PE courses, one of which must be a 100-level fitness core course.

Senior Seminar GUR (3 credits): Three (3) credits in a 400-level senior seminar in the humanities and social sciences (HSS 401, HSS 402, HSS 403, HSS 404, HSS 405, HSS 406, HSS 407, HSS 408, HSS 491). HSS 404 or an appropriate section of HSS 491 may be counted as a history elective.

Social Sciences GUR (6 credits): At least 6 credits in basic (100-and 200-level social sciences). History majors are encouraged to fulfill this requirement with a two-semester sequence in a single social science, such as, anthropology (R070:203 and R070:204), political science (R790:201 and R790:202), psychology (R830:101 and R830:102), and sociology (R920:201 and R920:202).

Social Science or STS (3 credits): Any course in anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology, STS, or EPS 202.