3.00 Credits
Working closely with a faculty advisor, a history major will develop a research proposal that, after approval by the History department faculty, will lead to in-depth research and writing, producing a minimum 50-page thesis that demonstrates an excellent grasp of historical methods and a high degree of writing skill. Prerequisites: History major, junior or senior standing, 24 hours of HIST courses, faculty nomination, and a minimum 3.7 History GPA.