History - Albright College
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History - Albright College
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History
Explore the past. Understand the present. Lead with perspective.
History at Albright invites students to investigate global and regional histories while developing critical research, writing, and analytical skills that open diverse career pathways.
About the Program
Through close faculty mentorship and access to local historical societies, students engage deeply with historical inquiry—even during periods of institutional transition.
Hands-On Learning
Students participate in field experiences, including unique opportunities such as a historical canal exploration conducted via train—a partnership exclusive to Albright students.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Introduce students to the discipline of history
Prepare students for a lifetime of critical engagement with their worlds
Prepare students for future studies and careers in a variety of fields
Prepare students to be effective and clear communicators
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
One course from World and European History
HIS 101 Ancient Mediterranean World 108
HIS 122 Medieval & Early Modern Civilization
HIS 135 World History I: Foundations of World Civilization
HIS 136 World History II: Making of the Modern World
HIS 137 20th Century World History
One course from United States History
HIS 151 United States 1585-1800
HIS 152 United States in the 19th Century
HIS 153 United States Since 1865
AREA REQUIREMENTS (at least two must be 300-level courses)
Two courses from European History
HIS 232 Russia & the Soviet Union
HIS 240 Heroes & Villains*
HIS 251 History of England I
HIS 252 History of England II
HIS 261 Renaissance
HIS 262 Disorder, Division and Death: Religious Wars in Early Modern Europe
HIS 266 19th Century Europe
HIS 267 20th Century Europe
HIS 275 Women’s Work*
HIS 283 Topics in European History
HIS 315 World War II Era*
HIS 345 Sex and Society in Early Modern Europe
HIS 361 The Early Middle Ages (500-1000) (Medieval History I)
HIS 362 The Later Middle Ages (1000-1500) (Medieval History II)
HIS 370 Early Modern Europe
HIS 373 The Holocaust *
HIS 374 Germany since 1800
HIS 375 France since 1789
HIS 383 Advanced Topics in European History
Two courses from United States History
HIS 202 History of Race & Ethnicity in the US
HIS 204 US Women’s History
HIS 205 History of US Medicine
HIS 207 History of US Popular Culture
HIS 208 American Indian History
HIS 212 African-American History
HIS 215 US & Latin America o HIS 216 Pennsylvania o HIS 240 Heroes & Villains*
HIS 272 History of US Foreign Relations
HIS 275 Women’s Work* 109
HIS 280 Living on Earth
HIS 283 Topics in US History
HIS 310 History of the US West
HIS 311 US Social History
HIS 312 US Economic History
HIS 315 World War II Era*
HIS 322 City in American History
HIS 373 The Holocaust *
HIS 383 Advanced Topics in US History
Two courses from World History
HIS 211 African History
HIS 215 US & Latin America
HIS 220 History of the Caribbean
HIS 221 Ancient Cultures of Latin America
HIS 224 Latin American History
HIS 228 Dictators & Revolutionaries
HIS 236 Magic in World History
HIS 237 Gender, Women, Power in the Global South
HIS 240 Heroes & Villains*
HIS 241 East Asia to 1800
HIS 242 East Asia from 1800
HIS 254 Middle East 500-1500
HIS 255 Middle East 1500-1900
HIS 256 Modern Middle East
HIS 275 Women’s Work*
HIS 277 History of the Family in Latin America
HIS 283 Topics in World History
HIS 315 World War II Era*
HIS 330 Mexico
HIS 340 Women & Gender in Latin America
HIS 352 African Diaspora
HIS 373 The Holocaust*
HIS 380 Modern India
HIS 383 Advanced Topics in World History
*These courses can count for any Area requirement
Two different Seminars
HIS 493 US History Seminar
HIS 494 European History Seminar
HIS 495 World History Seminar 110
Three History courses or History Department approved related courses from Art History, Education, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology or Religious Studies. For History Majors, a History course may not count for both History Major credit and General Studies Humanities credit.
Combined Major Requirements
One course from World and European History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One course from United States History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
AREA REQUIREMENTS (at least one must be a 300-level course)
One course from European History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One course from United States History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One course from World History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One history course at the 200 or 300 level
One seminar from the following
HIS 493 US History Seminar
HIS 494 European History Seminar
HIS 495 World History Seminar
For history combined majors, a history course may not count for both History Major credit and General Studies Humanities credit.
Minor Requirements
The purpose of the History Minor is to provide Albright students with the opportunity to gain further exposure to developments in history while focusing on their chosen majors. A Minor in History complements majors in many fields, from Art or Biology to Sociology or Theatre thus allowing students to enjoy an interdisciplinary curriculum of the liberal arts mission.
Five History courses, to be taken across three levels (100-, 200- or 300-level) and two of the three geographical fields (US, Europe, World). (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships at museums, historical societies, archives, libraries, and cultural organizations, applying historical knowledge while developing professional and analytical skills.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Hilary Aquino , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Guillaume de Syon , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Midori Hartman , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classical Studies (Religious Studies Port
Melissa Katz , M.A.
Senior Instructor of World Languages & Culture
Vance Kincade
Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Koosed
Professor of Religious Studies, Professor of Religious Studies
Steve Ohnsman
Adjunct Faculty
John Pankratz , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Alyssa Sebio
Adjunct Faculty
Patricia Turning , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History
Curriculum Highlights
Streamlined and updated course offerings
Collaborative interdisciplinary opportunities in Masters Hall
Faculty mentoring through informal research support
Department events fostering academic community
Skip To Main Content
History
Explore the past. Understand the present. Lead with perspective.
History at Albright invites students to investigate global and regional histories while developing critical research, writing, and analytical skills that open diverse career pathways.
About the Program
Through close faculty mentorship and access to local historical societies, students engage deeply with historical inquiry—even during periods of institutional transition.
Hands-On Learning
Students participate in field experiences, including unique opportunities such as a historical canal exploration conducted via train—a partnership exclusive to Albright students.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Introduce students to the discipline of history
Prepare students for a lifetime of critical engagement with their worlds
Prepare students for future studies and careers in a variety of fields
Prepare students to be effective and clear communicators
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
One course from World and European History
HIS 101 Ancient Mediterranean World 108
HIS 122 Medieval & Early Modern Civilization
HIS 135 World History I: Foundations of World Civilization
HIS 136 World History II: Making of the Modern World
HIS 137 20th Century World History
One course from United States History
HIS 151 United States 1585-1800
HIS 152 United States in the 19th Century
HIS 153 United States Since 1865
AREA REQUIREMENTS (at least two must be 300-level courses)
Two courses from European History
HIS 232 Russia & the Soviet Union
HIS 240 Heroes & Villains*
HIS 251 History of England I
HIS 252 History of England II
HIS 261 Renaissance
HIS 262 Disorder, Division and Death: Religious Wars in Early Modern Europe
HIS 266 19th Century Europe
HIS 267 20th Century Europe
HIS 275 Women’s Work*
HIS 283 Topics in European History
HIS 315 World War II Era*
HIS 345 Sex and Society in Early Modern Europe
HIS 361 The Early Middle Ages (500-1000) (Medieval History I)
HIS 362 The Later Middle Ages (1000-1500) (Medieval History II)
HIS 370 Early Modern Europe
HIS 373 The Holocaust *
HIS 374 Germany since 1800
HIS 375 France since 1789
HIS 383 Advanced Topics in European History
Two courses from United States History
HIS 202 History of Race & Ethnicity in the US
HIS 204 US Women’s History
HIS 205 History of US Medicine
HIS 207 History of US Popular Culture
HIS 208 American Indian History
HIS 212 African-American History
HIS 215 US & Latin America o HIS 216 Pennsylvania o HIS 240 Heroes & Villains*
HIS 272 History of US Foreign Relations
HIS 275 Women’s Work* 109
HIS 280 Living on Earth
HIS 283 Topics in US History
HIS 310 History of the US West
HIS 311 US Social History
HIS 312 US Economic History
HIS 315 World War II Era*
HIS 322 City in American History
HIS 373 The Holocaust *
HIS 383 Advanced Topics in US History
Two courses from World History
HIS 211 African History
HIS 215 US & Latin America
HIS 220 History of the Caribbean
HIS 221 Ancient Cultures of Latin America
HIS 224 Latin American History
HIS 228 Dictators & Revolutionaries
HIS 236 Magic in World History
HIS 237 Gender, Women, Power in the Global South
HIS 240 Heroes & Villains*
HIS 241 East Asia to 1800
HIS 242 East Asia from 1800
HIS 254 Middle East 500-1500
HIS 255 Middle East 1500-1900
HIS 256 Modern Middle East
HIS 275 Women’s Work*
HIS 277 History of the Family in Latin America
HIS 283 Topics in World History
HIS 315 World War II Era*
HIS 330 Mexico
HIS 340 Women & Gender in Latin America
HIS 352 African Diaspora
HIS 373 The Holocaust*
HIS 380 Modern India
HIS 383 Advanced Topics in World History
*These courses can count for any Area requirement
Two different Seminars
HIS 493 US History Seminar
HIS 494 European History Seminar
HIS 495 World History Seminar 110
Three History courses or History Department approved related courses from Art History, Education, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology or Religious Studies. For History Majors, a History course may not count for both History Major credit and General Studies Humanities credit.
Combined Major Requirements
One course from World and European History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One course from United States History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
AREA REQUIREMENTS (at least one must be a 300-level course)
One course from European History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One course from United States History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One course from World History (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
One history course at the 200 or 300 level
One seminar from the following
HIS 493 US History Seminar
HIS 494 European History Seminar
HIS 495 World History Seminar
For history combined majors, a history course may not count for both History Major credit and General Studies Humanities credit.
Minor Requirements
The purpose of the History Minor is to provide Albright students with the opportunity to gain further exposure to developments in history while focusing on their chosen majors. A Minor in History complements majors in many fields, from Art or Biology to Sociology or Theatre thus allowing students to enjoy an interdisciplinary curriculum of the liberal arts mission.
Five History courses, to be taken across three levels (100-, 200- or 300-level) and two of the three geographical fields (US, Europe, World). (See the History Major requirements for a list of courses by geographical field)
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships at museums, historical societies, archives, libraries, and cultural organizations, applying historical knowledge while developing professional and analytical skills.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Hilary Aquino , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Guillaume de Syon , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Midori Hartman , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classical Studies (Religious Studies Port
Melissa Katz , M.A.
Senior Instructor of World Languages & Culture
Vance Kincade
Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Koosed
Professor of Religious Studies, Professor of Religious Studies
Steve Ohnsman
Adjunct Faculty
John Pankratz , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Alyssa Sebio
Adjunct Faculty
Patricia Turning , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History
Curriculum Highlights
Streamlined and updated course offerings
Collaborative interdisciplinary opportunities in Masters Hall
Faculty mentoring through informal research support
Department events fostering academic community