Academic Programs Catalog

College of Social Science

Undergraduate Programs

The department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global History, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History: Social Studies Education for students pursuing teacher certification. Students interested in teacher certification should contact the student affairs advisor in the College of Education. A Minor in Defense Studies and Leadership is also available.
 


Global History

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Global History

  1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of the catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Global History.

    The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the Global History major is met by completing one of the following courses:  History 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, or 489. Those courses are referenced in item 3. below.
  2. The requirements of the College of Social Science for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
  3. The following requirements for the major:
    a. The following course (3 credits):
    HST 201 Historical Methods and Skills 3
    b. Two of the following courses (8 credits):
    HST 140 World History to 1500 4
    HST 150 World History since 1500 4
    HST 205 The Ancient Mediterranean and the Medieval World 4
    HST 206 European History since 1500 4
    HST 208 Introduction to African History, Culture and Society 4
    HST 209 Traditional East Asia 4
    HST 210 Modern East Asia 4
    HST 211 Colonial Latin America 4
    HST 212 National Latin America 4
    c. Three courses at the 300-400 level focused on one of the following geographic areas:  Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America. The courses must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. (9 credits) 
    d. Two courses at the 300-400 level focused on a geographic area other than the area chosen in item c. above. The courses must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. (6 credits)
    e. One 3-credit senior seminar course chosen from HST 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, or 488. The course must be related to the area of historical concentration chosen in item c. above. Completion of this requirement satisfies both the department’s Tier II writing and capstone requirement.
    f. Completion of one experiential learning course, a history study abroad or study away course, an internship with a historical focus (HST 493), or an additional senior seminar course focused on any area of the world or topic not used in fulfillment of requirement e. above. The course must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. (3 credits)
    g. Completion of an area studies minor appropriate to the geographical area of concentration referenced in requirement c. above. History courses taken in the minor may also be used to fulfill requirements in the major.
    h. Second-year competency in a foreign language related to the geographical area of concentration reference in item c. above. This requirement may be satisfied by placing into a 300-level foreign language course based on a Michigan State University placement test. 


 

History

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History

  1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

    The University's Tier II writing requirement for the History major is met by completing one of the following courses:  History 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, or 489.  Those courses are referenced in item 3. below.
  2. The requirements of the College of Social Science for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
  3. The following requirements for the major (36 credits):
                   
    a. One of the following courses (3 credits):
    HST 201 Historical Methods and Skills 3
    HST 201H Historical Methods and Skills for Honors Students 3
    b. Three of the following courses (12 credits):
    HST 140 World History to 1500 4
    HST 150 World History since 1500 4
    HST 202 U.S. History to 1876 4
    HST 203 U.S. History since 1876 4
    HST 205 The Ancient Mediterranean and the Medieval World 4
    HST 206 European History since 1500 4
    HST 208 Introduction to African History, Culture and Society 4
    HST 209 Traditional East Asia 4
    HST 210 Modern East Asia 4
    HST 211 Colonial Latin America 4
    HST 212 National Latin America 4
    c. Two of the following courses (6 credits):
    HST 480 Seminar in American History (W) 3
    HST 481 Seminar in Ancient History (W) 3
    HST 482 Seminar in Medieval History (W) 3
    HST 483 Seminar in Modern European History (W) 3
    HST 484 Seminar in African History (W) 3
    HST 485 Seminar in Asian History (W) 3
    HST 486 Seminar in Latin American History (W) 3
    HST 487 Seminar in Comparative History (W) 3
    HST 488 Seminar in International Relations (W) 3
    HST 489 Seminar in Digital History (W) 3
    The completion of this requirement satisfies the department's capstone course requirement. With the prior approval of the undergraduate advisor and internship coordinator, an internship taken for at least 3 credits may be substituted for the capstone course requirement.
    Exception: credits in History 490 or 499H may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
    d. Twelve credits in History courses at the 300-400 level.
    e. Three additional credits in a History course.
    f. At least two courses totaling 6 credits from at least three of the following geographical areas: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin American, the United States, or the world. This requirement may be fulfilled by the courses referenced in items 3. b. through 3. e.
    g. At least two courses totaling 6 credits whose emphasis is on the period before 1800. This requirement may be fulfilled by the courses referenced in items 3. b. through 3. e.
    h. At least two courses totaling 6 credits whose emphasis is on the period after 1800. This requirement may be fulfilled by the courses referenced in items 3. b. through 3. e.


History Education (this program is in moratorium effective Summer 2023 through Summer 2025)

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History Education

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in History Education.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the History Education major is met by completing one of the following courses:  History 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, or 488.  Those courses are referenced in item 3.c. below.
2. Students in the History Education major are not required to complete the College of Social Science requirements referenced under the heading Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in the College of Social Science section of this catalog.
3. The following requirements for the major:
a. All of the following courses (22 credits):
HST 140 World History to 1500 4
HST 150 World History since 1500 4
HST 201 Historical Methods and Skills 3
HST 202 U.S. History to 1876 4
HST 203 U.S. History since 1876 4
HST 320 History of Michigan 3
b. One 300-400 level history course that is not on the United States. The course must be approved by the student's academic advisor and may not have been used to fulfill any other requirement.
c. One of the following courses (3 credits):
HST 480 Seminar in American History (W) 3
HST 481 Seminar in Ancient History (W) 3
HST 482 Seminar in Medieval History (W) 3
HST 483 Seminar in Modern European History (W) 3
HST 484 Seminar in African History (W) 3
HST 485 Seminar in Asian History (W) 3
HST 486 Seminar in Latin American History (W) 3
HST 487 Seminar in Comparative History (W) 3
HST 488 Seminar in International Relations (W) 3
d. Two 300-400 level history courses approved by the student's academic advisor. These courses may not be used to fulfill any other requirement.
4. All of the following courses (9 credits);
GEO 204 World Regional Geography 3
GEO 221 Introduction to Geographic Information 3
GEO 330 Geography of the United States and Canada 3
5. A secondary disciplinary teaching minor chosen from the list of approved secondary education minors for teacher certification. Refer to the Teacher Certification section of the Department of Teacher Education (20 to 26 credits)
6. All of the following courses (20 or 21 credits):
TE 101 Social Foundations in Justice and Equity in Education 3
TE 150 Reflections on Learning 3
TE 302 Learners and Learning in Contexts - Secondary (W) 4
TE 407 Teaching Subject Matter to Diverse Learners - Secondary (W) 5
TE 408 Crafting Teaching Practice - Secondary (W) 5
Students whose teaching major and minor are in different subject matter are also required to complete the following course:
TE 409 Crafting Teaching Practices in the Secondary Teaching Minor 1


History: Social Studies Education

The History: Social Studies Education program is a comprehensive teaching major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Social Science. It is available for teacher certification and is only available to students pursuing teacher certification. Students who complete the requirements for this major and the requirements for teacher certification are recommended for a secondary teaching certificate in social studies. Persons with teacher certification in social studies are qualified to teach history, political science, geography, and economics.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History: Social Studies Education

  1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in History: Social Studies Education.
    The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the History: Social Studies Education major is met by completing History 480 or 481 or 482 or 483 or 483 or 485 or 486 or 487 or 488.  Those courses are referenced in item 3. below.
  2. Students in the History: Social Studies Education major are not required to complete the College of Social Science requirements referenced under the heading Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in the College of Social Science section of this catalog.
  3. The following requirements for the major:
a. All of the following courses (43 credits):
EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomics 3
EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
GEO 204 World Regional Geography 3
GEO 221 Introduction to Geographic Information 3
GEO 330 Geography of the United States and Canada 3
HST 140 World History to 1500 4
HST 150 World History since 1500 4
HST 201 Historical Methods and Skills 3
HST 202 U.S. History to 1876 4
HST 203 U.S. History since 1876 4
HST 320 History of Michigan 3
PLS 100 Introduction to American Politics 3
PLS 140 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3
b. One of the following courses (4 credits):
IAH 201 United States and the World (D) 4
IAH 202 Europe and the World (I) 4
IAH 203 Latin America and he World (I) 4
IAH 204 Asia and the World (I) 4
IAH 205 Africa and the World (I) 4
IAH 210 Middle East and the World (I) 4
c. One of the following courses (3 credits):
PLS 313 American Public Policy 3
PLS 320 Judicial Politics 3
PLS 321 Constitutional Law 3
PLS 324 Congress 3
PLS 325 The Presidency 3
d. One of the following courses (3 credits):
HST 480 Seminar in American History (W) 3
HST 481 Seminar in Ancient History (W) 3
HST 482 Seminar in Medieval History (W) 3
HST 483 Seminar in Modern European History (W) 3
HST 484 Seminar in African History (W) 3
HST 485 Seminar in Asian History (W) 3
HST 486 Seminar in Latin American History (W) 3
HST 487 Seminar in Comparative History (W) 3
HST 488 Seminar in International Relations (W) 3
HST 489 Seminar in Digital History (W) 3
e. Completion of the requirements for Teacher Certification in the Department of Teacher Education, which includes all of the following courses (36 credits):
CEP 240 Introduction to Exceptional Learners 3
TE 101 Social Foundations of Justice and Equity in Education 3
TE 102 Pedagogy and Politics of Justice and Equity in Education 3
TE 150 Reflections on Learning 3
TE 302 Literacy and Adolescent Learners in School and Community Contexts 3
TE 325 Clinical Experience in Social Studies Education I 3
TE 341 Teaching and Learning of (Bi)Multilingual Learners 3
TE 425 Clinical Experience in Social Studies Education II 3
TE 426 Seminar in Social Studies Education I 3
TE 427 Seminar in Social Studies Education II 3
TE 428 Student Teaching Internship in Social Studies Education 6

Minor in African Studies

The Minor in African Studies, which is administered by the Department of History, is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs at Michigan State University.  Although the minor complements a number of major fields, students who plan graduate study related to Africa, who wish to pursue careers in international agencies in the United States and other countries, or who wish to work in Africa may find the minor particularly appealing.  With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.

The Minor in African Studies provides a multidisciplinary educational experience for students who are interested in Africa.  The minor is designed to help students to acquire a better understanding of diverse aspects of African environments, economies, politics, societies, and cultures.

The student's program of study for the minor must be approved in advance and in writing by the advisor for African studies in the Department of History.

Requirements for the Minor in African Studies

The student must complete a minimum of 16 credits:
1. The following core course (4 credits):
HST 208 Introduction to African History, Culture and Society 4
2. One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
ANP 417 Introduction to Islam in Africa 3
ANP 455 Archaeology of Ancient Egypt 3
GEO 338 Geography of Africa 3
GEO 339 Geography of the Middle East and North Africa 3
HST 201 Historical Methods and Skills 3
HST 360 African History to 1800 3
HST 361 African History since 1800 3
HST 364 South Africa: From Shaka Zulu to Mandela 3
HST 421 Women and Gender in Africa 3
HST 450 Special Topics in African History 3
HST 484 Seminar in African History (W) 3
PLS 422 Seminar in Political Science (W) 4
The topic of HST 201 and PLS 422 must contain specific content pertaining to African studies and be approved by the African Studies advisor.
3. Complete at least 6 credits from the following courses (6 credits):
EEP 260 World Food, Population and Poverty 3
ENG 350 Readings in African, African-American, or African Diaspora Literature 3
HA 271 African Art 3
MC 395 Cultural Dimensions of Public Affairs 4
MUS 426 Music of Africa 2
PHL 351 African Philosophy 3
RCAH 203 Transcultural Relations through the Ages 4
REL 360 African Religion 3
The topic of MC 395 and RCAH 203 must contain specific content pertaining to African studies and be approved by the African Studies advisor.
4. The following course (3 credits):
PLS 351 African Politics 3
Students are encouraged to take courses in African languages to enhance their understanding of Africa.

Minor in Asian Pacific American Studies

The Minor in Asian Pacific American Studies, which is administered by the Department of History, is available as an elective to students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University.  Although the minor complements a number of major fields, students who plan graduate study related to the social sciences, ethnic studies, literature, media studies, or history may find this minor engaging. Students interested in pursuing professional training in business administration and management, city and regional planning, counseling, education, law, library and information science, public health, and social welfare may also be interested.

The minor focuses on social and cultural history and contemporary issues relating to Asian Pacific Americans, a diverse group who come from varying class, ethnic, religious, and national backgrounds. The minor incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to issues and populations in the United States and includes exposure to current research, case studies, and contact with local communities.

Students who are interested in this minor must contact the coordinator for the Minor in Asian Pacific American Studies. The student’s program of study for the minor must be approved in advance and in writing by the coordinator for Asian Pacific American Studies. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Certain courses in the minor may require approval of the department or college that administers the course, and enrollment in a specific section as approved by the coordinator of the minor. College of Social Science students completing this minor to meet the College of Social Science Interdisciplinary Minor Requirement should refer to the section below for the Social Science Track.

Requirements for the Minor in Asian Pacific American Studies

The student must complete a minimum of 15 credits:
1. The following core course (3 credits):
SSC 293 Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies 3
2. Complete one course from each of the following areas (minimum of 12 credits):
Asian Pacific American Studies
ANP 437 Asian Emigrant Communities: A Global Perspective 3
ENG 352 Readings in Asian/Asian American/Asian Diaspora Literature and Visual Culture 3
ISS 335 National Diversity and Change: United States (N) 4
MC 319 Asian American History 4
SSC 393 Topics in Asian Pacific American Studies 3
SSC 491 Independent Studies in Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Studies 1 to 3
Asian Diaspora
ANP 437 Asian Emigrant Communities: A Global Perspective 3
ENG 352 Readings in Asian/Asian American/Asian Diaspora Literature and Visual Culture 3
ENG 360 Studies in Postcolonial and Diaspora Literature (W) 3
ENG 460 Seminar in Global and Postcolonial Literature 3
FLM 451 Studies in Postcolonial Cinema 3
MC 369 Global Issues in Citizenship (W) 4
SSC 491 Independent Studies in Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Studies 1 to 3
Race and Ethnicity
ANP 330 Race, Ethnicity, and Nation: Anthropological Approaches to Collective Identity 3
ENG 449 Seminar in Race, Ethnicity, Literature 3
HDFS 442 Ethnic Families in America 3
MC 281 Immigrants, Minorities, and American Pluralism 4
MC 385 Comparative Race and Ethnic Relations 4
SOC 215 Race and Ethnicity 3
Asian Studies
ANP 415 China: Culture and Society 3
CHS 102 Elementary Chinese II 5
CHS 201 Second-Year Chinese I 5
CHS 202 Second-Year Chinese II 5
CHS 301 Third-Year Chinese I 4
CHS 302 Third-Year Chinese II 4
CHS 350 Studies in Chinese Language 3
CHS 360 Chinese Film Studies 3
CHS 366 Chinese Culture: Tradition and Modernity (W) 3
CHS 401 Fourth-Year Chinese I 3
CHS 402 Fourth-Year Chinese II 3
CHS 410 Chinese Short Stories 3
CHS 411 Advanced Spoken Chinese 3
GEO 337 Geography of Asia-Pacific 3
HA 260 Asian Art 3
HA 462 The Arts of China 4
HST 210 Modern East Asia 4
HST 365 The Vietnam War 3
HST 366 Modern Southeast Asia 3
HST 368 China since 1900 3
HST 370 Modern Japan: History, Culture, and Society 3
HST 371 Women and Gender in Asia 3
HST 389 World War II in Asia and the Pacific 3
HST 451 Special Topics in Asian History 3
JPN 102 Elementary Japanese II 5
JPN 201 Second-Year Japanese I 5
JPN 202 Second-Year Japanese II 5
JPN 301 Third-Year Japanese I 4
JPN 302 Third-Year Japanese II 4
JPN 350 Japanese Language in Society 3
JPN 369 Introduction to Japanese Literature and Culture 3
JPN 401 Fourth-Year Japanese I 3
JPN 402 Fourth-Year Japanese II 3
JPN 431 Advanced Spoken Japanese 3
JPN 441 Japanese Short Stories 3
JPN 451 Advanced Japanese for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation 3
JPN 469 Research Seminar in Japanese Literature and Culture (W) 3
JPN 491 Topics in Japanese Studies 1
KOR 102 Elementary Korean II 4
KOR 201 Intermediate Korean I 4
KOR 202 Intermediate Korean II 4
KOR 301 Intermediate-High Korean I 3
KOR 302 Intermediate-High Korean II 3
KOR 401 Advanced Korean I 3
KOR 402 Advanced Korean II 3
LL 152 First-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 4
LL 251 Second-Year Less Commonly Taught Language I 4
LL 252 Second-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 4
LL 301 Third-Year Less Commonly Taught Language I 3
LL 302 Third-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 3
LL 401 Fourth-Year Less Commonly Taught Language I 3
LL 402 Fourth-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 3
REL 325 East Asian Buddhism 3
REL 335 East Asian Religions 3
REL 355 Southeast Asian Religions 3
Linguistics and Languages (LL) courses must be in Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, and Urdu languages only.
With the approval of the Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Studies, students may take a second Asian Pacific American Studies or Asian Diaspora Studies course in place of an Asian Studies course. Students may not use the same course to fulfill the requirement in different areas.
The topic of ISS 335 must contain specific content pertaining to Asian Pacific American Studies and be approved by the Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Studies.
With the advance approval of the Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Studies, other courses and options such as study abroad, and study away may be used to fulfill minor requirements.
Social Science Track
Students majoring in a College of Social Science major may complete the following set of requirements in fulfillment of the minor requirements in lieu of requirements 1. and 2. above. Students who plan to complete these requirements should consult an undergraduate advisor in the College of Social Science. The requirements may meet the College of Social Science college interdisciplinary minor requirement.
Complete a minimum of 16 credits from the following:
1. The following course (3 credits):
SSC 293 Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies 3
2. Two of the following Race, Ethnicity and Migration courses (6 or 7 credits):
ANP 330 Race, Ethnicity and Nation: Anthropological Approaches to Collective Identity 3
ANP 437 Asian Emigrant Communities: A Global Perspective 3
HDFS 442 Ethnic Families in America 3
HST 160 Introduction to Asian History and Culture 4
SOC 215 Race and Ethnicity 3
SOC 310 Global Migration 3
SSC 393 Topics in Asian Pacific American Studies 3
3. One of the following Asian Diaspora and Asia courses (3 or 4 credits:
CHS 102 Elementary Chinese II 5
CHS 201 Second-Year Chinese I 5
CHS 202 Second-Year Chinese II 5
CHS 301 Third-Year Chinese I 4
CHS 302 Third-Year Chinese II 4
CHS 350 Studies in Chinese Language 3
CHS 360 Chinese Film Studies 3
CHS 366 Chinese Culture: Tradition and Modernity (W) 3
CHS 401 Fourth-Year Chinese I 3
CHS 402 Fourth-Year Chinese II 3
CHS 410 Chinese Short Stories 3
CHS 411 Advanced Spoken Chinese 3
CHS 466 Modern Chinese Literature and Films (W) 3
ENG 352 Readings in Asian/Asian American/Asian Diaspora Literature and Visual Culture  3
HA 260 Asian Art 3
HA 462 The Arts of China 4
JPN 102 Elementary Japanese II 5
JPN 201 Second-Year Japanese I 5
JPN 202 Second-year Japanese II 5
JPN 301 Third-year Japanese I 4
JPN 302 Third-year Japanese II 4
JPN 350 Japanese Language in Society 3
JPN 369 Introduction to Japanese Literature and Culture 3
JPN 401 Fourth-year Japanese I 3
JPN 402 Fourth-year Japanese II 3
JPN 431 Advanced Spoken Language 3
JPN 441 Japanese Short Stories 3
JPN 451 Advanced Japanese for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation 3
JPN 469 Research Seminar in Japanese Literature and Culture (W) 3
JPN 491 Topics in Japanese Studies 1 to 3
KOR 102 Elementary Korean II 4
KOR 201 Intermediate Korean I 4
KOR 202 Intermediate Korean II 4
KOR 301 Intermediate-High Korean I 3
KOR 302 Intermediate-High Korean II 3
KOR 401 Advanced Korean I 3
KOR 402 Advanced Korean II 3
LL 152 First-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 4
LL  251 Second-Year Less Commonly Taught Language I 4
LL  252 Second-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 4
LL 301 Third-Year Less Commonly Taught Language I 3
LL  302 Third-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 3
LL  401 Fourth-Year Less Commonly Taught Language I 3
LL  402 Fourth-Year Less Commonly Taught Language II 3
REL 325 East Asian Buddhism 3
REL 335 East Asian Religions 3
REL 355 Southeast Asian Religions 3
Linguistics and Languages (LL) courses must be in Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, and Urdu languages only.
4. The following capstone course (4 credits):
MC  319 Asian American History 4
 


Minor in Asian Studies

The Minor in Asian Studies, which is administered by the Department of History, is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs at Michigan State University.  Although the minor complements a number of major fields, students who plan graduate study related to Asia or who wish to pursue careers in government or with corporations in Asia may find the minor particularly appealing.  With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree. Courses taken in a Michigan State University Study Abroad program in Asia may be counted toward the minor with the permission of the Director of the Asian Studies Center and the student's advisor.

The Minor in Asian Studies provides an opportunity for students to create a multidisciplinary specialty with Asia as the  focus.  The student's program of study for the minor must be approved in advance and in writing by the advisor for Asian Studies in Social Science.

Requirements for the Minor in Asian Studies

The student must complete a minimum of 16 credits:
1. The following core course (4 credits):
HST 160 Introduction to Asian History and Culture 4
2. One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
ANP 414 Anthropology of South Asia 3
ANP 415 China: Culture and Society 3
ANP 419 Anthropology of the Middle East 3
EC 406 Economic Analysis of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (W) 3
EC 413 Economic Analysis of Asia (W) 3
GEO 339 Geography of the Middle East and North Africa 3
GEO 340 Geography of Eurasia 3
HST 209 Traditional East Asia 4
HST 210 Modern East Asia 4
HST 343 Russia from Peter the Great to Lenin 3
HST 344 Russia in Twentieth Century 3
HST 365 The Vietnam War 3
HST 366 Southeast Asia in the Age of Empire 3
HST 367 Imperial China 3
HST 368 China since 1900 3
HST 369 Japan to 1800 3
HST 370 Japan since 1800 3
HST 372 The Middle East: Islam and Empires 3
HST 373 The Modern Middle East: From Empires to Nation States 3
HST 451 Special Topics in Asian History 3
HST 485 Seminar in Asian History (W) 3
ISS 330B Asia: Social Science Perspectives (I) 4
MC 441 Islam and World Politics 4
PLS 354 Politics of Asia 3
PLS 358 Politics of the U.S.S.R. and Its Successor States 3
The following courses may not fulfill requirement 3. below if used to fulfill this requirement: MC 441 and PLS 358.
3. Complete at least 6 credits from the following courses (6 credits):
ASN 291 Special Topics in Asian Languages 1-4
ASN 401 East Asian Cultures (W) 3
HA 260 Asian Art 3
HA 261 Modern Asian Art 3
HA 462 The Arts of China 4
HA 463 Japanese Art 4
IAH 204 Asia and the World (I) 4
IAH 211B Area Studies and Multicultural Civilizations: Asia (I) 4
LL 250B Topics in National Cinemas: East Asian Cinema 3
MC 323 Japanese Foreign Policy 4
MC 324D Regional Politics, Cooperation, and Conflict in Asia 4
MC 328 Russian Foreign Policy 4
MC 441 Islam and World Politics 4
MUS 425 Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora 2
MUS 429 Music of East Asia 2
PLS 358 Politics of the U.S.S.R. and Its Successor States 3
REL 325 East Asian Buddhism 3
REL 330 Islam 3
REL 335 East Asian Religions 3
REL 340 Hinduism 3
REL 345 Religions of South Asia 3
REL 350 Buddhism in South Asia 3
REL 355 Southeast Asian Religions 3
REL 430 The Qur’an and Its Interpreters (W) 3
REL 432 Modern Muslim Thought (W) 3
The following courses may not fulfill requirement 2. above if used to fulfill this requirement: MC 441 and PLS 358. Students may not use both IAH 204 and IAH 211B to fulfill this requirement.
4. The following course (3 credits):
GEO 337 Geography of Asia-Pacific 3
With the advance approval of the Asian Studies advisor in the College of Social Science, other courses and options such as study abroad, study away, and independent study may be used to fulfill minor requirements. Student are encourage to take courses in Asian languages to enhance their understanding of Asia.

 

Minor in Cities: Environment, Design, and Society

The Minor in Cities: Environment, Design, and Society, administered by the Department of History, is designed to assist students in understanding the social and environmental context of cities in the modern world in order to apply their learning in careers in various social science fields. 

The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in the College of Social Science. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult their major undergraduate advisor in the Department of History.

Requirements for the Minor in Cities: Environment, Design, and Society

Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:

1. The following course (3 credits):
UP 100 The City 3
2. One of the following courses (3 credits):
ANP 426 Urban Anthropology 3
EC 438 Urban Economics (W) 3
GEO 413 Urban Geography 3
GEO 418 The Ghetto 3
PLS 302 Urban Politics 3
SOC 375 Urban Sociology 3
SSC 497 Flint Community Internship 3 to 12
SSC 498 Innovate Gov Internship 3 to 12
UP 201 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning 4
UP 458 Housing and Real Estate Development 3
UP 488 The Sustainable and Climate Resilient City 3
3. A minimum of 6 credits from the following courses:
CSUS 200 Introduction to Sustainability 3
CSUS 447 Community Economic Development 3
FOR 461 Urban and Community Forestry 3
HRT 460 Green Roofs and Walls 2
IDES 140 Design for Living 3
IDES 344 History of Interior Design:  Ancient through Rococo 3
IDES 354 History of Interior Design:  Neo-Classical through Modern 3
IDES 440 Contemporary Design Issues 2
LA 200 Introduction to Landscape Architecture 3
MC 367 Global Cities and Urbanism 4
MC 384 Metropolitan Society 4
PDC 403 Introduction to Domicology:  Sustainable Built Environment 3
TE 351 Urban Education 3
4. The following capstone course (3 credits):
HST 396 The City and its Discontents: Perspectives Past and Present 3

 

Minor in Defense Studies and Leadership

The Minor in Defense Studies and Leadership, which is administered by the Department of History, provides students with a broad perspective on the military with analysis of all service branches of the Armed Forces from a historical and social scientific perspective. It also prepares current cadets for active duty service.

The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University.  With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of History.

Requirements for the Minor in Defense Studies and Leadership

Students must complete 22 credits from the following:
1. One course from each of the following groups (4 to 6 credits):
a. AS 111 Foundation of the United States Air Force I 1
MS 110 Army Leadership and Officer Development 1
b. AS 112 Foundation of the United States Air Force II 1
MS 120 Introduction to Army Leadership and Problem-Solving 1
c. AS 211 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I 1
MS 210 Values and Ethics of Army Leaders 2
d. AS 212 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II 1
MS 220 Army Doctrine and Team Development 2
2. One of the following groups of courses (6 credits):
a. AS 321 Air Force Leadership Studies I 3
AS 322 Air Force Leadership Studies II 3
b. MS 310 Leading and Problem Solving in Army Units 3
MS 320 Army Small Unit Tactics and Leadership 3
3. One of the following groups of courses (6 credits):
a. AS 421 National Security Affairs 3
AS 422 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty 3
b. MS 410 Adaptive Army Leadership 3
MS 420 Army Leadership in a Complex World 3
4. One of the following courses (3 credits):
HST 304 The American Civil War 3
HST 326 United States Foreign Relations Since 1914 3
HST 328 Military History of the United States 1900-Present 3
HST 390 History of International Relations 3
HST 414 World War II: Causes, Conduct and Consequences 3
5. One of the following courses (3 credits):
CJ 422 Comparative and Historical Criminal Justice 3
CJ 439 Homeland Security 3
CJ 473 Comparative Constitutional Law 3
PLS 140 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3
PLS 344 Politics of Developing Areas 3
PLS 362 American Foreign Policy and National Security 3
PLS 363 International and Domestic Political Conflict 3
PSY 255 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3
SOC 331 Political Sociology 3

Minor in History

The Minor in History, which is administered by the Department of History, provides foundational skills needed for the study of history, breadth of historical knowledge, and advanced study of one or more historical topics. Students obtain research, reasoning and writing skills that form the core of historical study and develop capacities to integrate knowledge from diverse historical subfields based on this common set of skills.

The minor is available as an elective to students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts degree in History, History Education, or Global History. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Students who plan to apply to the program should consult the undergraduate advisor in the Department of History.

Requirements for the Minor in History

Complete 15 credits in History as follows: 

  1. The following course (3 credits):
    HST    201    Historical Methods and Skills                                                                                                       3
  2. Complete 12 credits in History courses, of which 6 of those credits must be at the 300-400 level. A maximum of 3 credits in advanced placement or transfer credit may be used towards this requirement. Courses used in fulfillment of this requirement must be approved by the undergraduate advisor in the Department of History.    


 

Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, which is administered by the Department of History, emphasizes coherent course work about the cultural context, history, politics, economics, and geography of Latin American and the Caribbean with the potential for complementary experiential learning. Some courses focus on individual countries, while others are comparative and cross-national.

The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of History.

Requirements for the Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The student must complete a minimum of 16 credits as specified below:

1. The following course (4 credits):
HST 212 National Latin America 4
2. One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
EC 412 Economic Analysis of Latin America (W) 3
GEO 335 Geography of Latin America 3
HST 211 Colonial Latin America 4
HST 382 Modern Brazil 3
HST 383 The Caribbean 3
HST 384 Modern Mexico 3
HST 453 Special Topics in Latin American History 3
HST 486 Seminar in Latin American History (W) 3
3. Two of the following courses (6 to 8 credits):
ENG 351 Readings in Chicano and Latino Literatures 3
HA 254 Latin American Art 3
IAH 203 Latin America and the World (I) 4
MC 324C Regional Politics, Cooperation and Conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean 4
PHL 212 Latin American Philosophy 3
PRT 150 Intensive Beginning Portuguese 5
PRT 250 Intensive Intermediate Portuguese 5
PRT 320 Advanced Portuguese 3
PRT 340 Topics in Luso-Brazilian Language and Culture 3
PRT 350 Introduction to Literary Analysis (W) 3
SPN 342 Media and Conversation 3
SPN 350 Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (W) 3
SPN 412 Topics in Hispanic Culture 3
SPN 432 Latin America and its Literature 3
SPN 472 Topics in the Literatures of the Americas 3
4. The following capstone course (3 credits):
ANP 410 Anthropology of Latin America 3