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IntroductionA History degree gives you a deeper and more profound understanding of the forces that shaped and continue to shape the world we live in. By focusing on change in the past, the History program enables students to better comprehend and contextualize current and future events. |
Majors
Studying history at Franklin puts a strong emphasis on the development and acquisition of critical thinking and analytical skills in addition to reading, writing and oral presentation skills. Hence the History degree program provides students with an excellent practical preparation and training for graduate study and careers in law, business, diplomacy, government, international organizations and NGOs, journalism and education.
3-YEARS BACHELOR OPTION
This major is also offered as a 3-year accelerated bachelor’s degree, designed for students with specific high school academic credentials who are admitted to Franklin with advanced standing credit, equivalent to 30 US credits. This option grants students a jump start on their introductory level University courses. Learn more about the 3-year bachelor’s degree at Franklin or contact the Office of Admission.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| HIS 199 (First Year Seminar may be included) |
WTG 150 Academic Writing: Crossing Borders |
| HIS 100 Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval / HIS 104 Global History I: Traditions, Encounters, and Adaptation from the Stone Age to the 16th Century |
HIS 101 Western Civilization II: Modern / HIS 105 Global History II: Globalization, the Emergence of the Modern State, and Coping with Change |
| HIS 2xxT (Choose an academic travel class at 200 level) |
HIS 2xx (Choose a class at 200 level) |
| Modern Language 100 | Modern Language 101 |
| MAT 1xx (Choose a class at 100 level) |
MAT 2xx (Choose a class at 200 level) |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| HIS 3xxW (Choose a class at 300 level, writing intensive) |
HIS 21xW (Choose a class at 200 level, writing intensive) |
| HIS 2xxT (Choose an academic travel class at 200 level) |
HIS 3xxW (Choose a class at 300 level, writing intensive) |
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International Engagement 2xx |
International Engagement 2xx (Choose a class at 200 level) |
| Global Responsibility CORE (Choose a Social Responsibility class) |
Modern Language 201 |
| Modern Language 200 | Elective |
YEAR THREE - SAMPLE CURRICULUM
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| HIS 4xx (Choose a class at 400 level) |
HIS 499 History Senior Thesis |
| International Engagement 2xxT (Choose an academic travel class at 200 level) |
HIS 2xx (Choose a class at 200 level) |
| International Engagement 3xx (Choose a class at 300 level) |
International Engagement 2xx (Choose a class at 200 level) |
| Modern Language 300 | Elective |
| Global Responsibility CORE (Choose a Social Responsibility class) |
Elective |
