2025-2026 Academic Catalog

HIS-240 Historical Research Methods

In this course, students will investigate historiography,research methods. and writing skills used by professional historians, through the lens of the historical topic chosen each semester. Students will use the skills taught in this course to produce an original research project. The course is open to students in all majors who have completed the prerequisites and seek to improve their research skills in preparation for future academic and professional work.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Take ENG-101ENG-101EENG-101EP, or ENG-101P. Also take six credits of college-level history (three credits of which must be from either HIS-201 or HIS-202) or an equivalent transferable course from another institution OR instructor approval must be obtained.

Semesters Offered

Fall and Spring Only, All Years