Introduction

A 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.

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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.

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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.

YEAR ONE - SAMPLE CURRICULUM

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)

YEAR TWO - SAMPLE CURRICULUM

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)

International Engagement 2xx
(Choose a class at 200 level)

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

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Faculty

Associate Dean for Student Success, Professor of History

Ph.D. National University of Ireland
M.A. National University of Ireland

Office: Lowerre Academic Center, Office 8
Phone: +41 91 986 36 39
Email: fhoey@fus.edu

Fintan Hoey
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