Feb 06, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

HIST 400 - History Capstone Seminar

Credit(s): 3
HISTORY CAPSTONE SEMINAR
Component: Discussion
Topics vary. Students will synthesize and deploy the research, writing, and communication skills they have developed over their previous years as History majors. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will develop a plan for a historical research project, conduct original research, and write a substantial paper and/or create a website or museum exhibit.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: HIST 268 
College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement Capstone: Senior Research Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation