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History at NMU
The department offers three undergraduate majors and three minors. It also participates in the international studies major. The international studies major provides students with courses and experiences that enhance their opportunities for work abroad or in international organizations. (See “International Studies” section of this bulletin.)
Student Organizations
- Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
- Student Michigan Education Association
Department Facilities
Department/Program Policies
The department strongly recommends that its students work closely with their academic advisers in order to create the best possible individual programs in their majors and minors and successfully meet all other requirements for graduation.
Grade Point Average Requirements
Recommendations for Graduate-Bound Students
Students who are planning graduate work in history choose from the same history courses available to meet the requirements for either the history or secondary education history majors. In addition, the department recommends that they do the following:
1. Take courses in at least one foreign language through the 200 level (two languages if going on to the doctorate). The exception to this recommendation would be if a student were going to a graduate school that allowed another option in place of a language.
2. Review the admissions requirements of prospective school(s). This could include direct contact, either by mail or by a visit, arranged beforehand.
3. Take courses in a variety of areas from several instructors. It is not wise to specialize too much at the bachelor’s level. Students should have the opportunity to observe several different teaching styles and areas. Graduate schools may prefer this as a criterion for admission.
4. Confer with the History Department faculty member who is designated to advise graduate-bound students.
5. Attend any sessions held by Phi Alpha Theta that orient students about graduate schools.
6. Take HS 410 Seminar in Approaches to History.
Programs
Bulletin Year: 2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.