Scholarship for History Majors

The History Department is currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Brommel-Lindberg Scholarship. Click here for more information and to download the application. Completed applications and materials should be submitted to Professor Patrick Miller in LWH 4085 by April 2nd at 5pm. The award will be announced at the Phi Alpha Theta Reception on April 12th.

Advisors' Hours - Spring 2012

Please email your assigned advisor to schedule an appointment.

Undergraduate Major Advisors:
Eisenberg, Andrew:
MWF 12:00-2:00pm
Office: 4082 Phone: 442-5627 Email: A-Eisenberg@neiu.edu

Morgan, Francesca:
MW 10:30am-12:00pm, 3:15-4:00pm; Mon 6:30-7:00pm; and by appt.
Office: 4095 Phone: 442-5609 Email: F-Morgan@neiu.edu

Steinwedel, Charles:
Tues & Thurs 10:25-10:40am; 12:05-1:00pm; Thurs 5:30-6:00pm
Office: 4093 Phone: 442-5624 Email: C-Steinwedel@neiu.edu

Tuck, Michael:
On sabbatical leave this semester. Please see Dr. Miller (below) in his absence.

Undergraduate Minor Advisor/ TCP Advisor:
Miller, Patrick:
Advising hours: Mon 12:00-1:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm; Tues 1:00-3:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm; and by appt.
Office: 4085 Phone: 442-5606 Email: P-Miller1@neiu.edu

Graduate Advisor:
Schiffman, Zachary:
Tues & Thurs 9:15-10:45am, 1:30-2:15pm; Thurs 6:15-7:00pm
Office: 4072 Phone: 442-5623 Email: z-schiffman@neiu.edu

Writing Intensive Course Requirement

History Majors: if you have questions about the Writing Intensive Course requirement for graduation, please email your advisor.

History Writing Intensive Courses

Fall 2011
HIST 324-1: Civil War & Reconstruction
MW 12-1:15pm, FA 216, Professor Morgan, CRN 12141

HIST 324-2: Civil War & Reconstruction
MW 2:50-4:05pm, LWH 2109, Professor Morgan, CRN 12142

HIST 329A-1: African American History & Race Relations to 1865
TR 4:15-5:30pm, FA 247, Professor Miller, CRN 12144

Spring 2012
HIST 340-1: History of U.S. Economic Institutions
M 7:05-9:45pm, Professor Schmeller, CRN 21653

HIST 314B-1: Russian & Soviet History: 1855-Present
TR 10:50-12:05, Professor Steinwedel, CRN 22929

HIST 314B-2: Russian & Soviet History: 1855-Present
TR 4:15-5:30pm, Professor Steinwedel, CRN 22930

Thinking about majoring in History?

History Department Frequently Asked Questions:

1) How do I declare history as my major?
Stop by the History Department Office (CLS 4086) and fill out a “Declaration of Major” form.

2) How can I see a History Advisor?
First fill out a declaration of major form in the History Department office. At that time you will be assigned a History Advisor. You should then get in touch with your advisor to schedule an appointment, or stop by his or her office during office hours. Please bring your unofficial transcripts and evaluation of transfer credits (if you are transferring courses in from another institution)

3) What if I’m not ready to declare a major: I just want to know more about the program and requirements?
You can find basic information about the History program in the NEIU Catalog (available for free in Beck’s Bookstore), and on the History Department website: www.neiu.edu/~history

3) What courses are required?
Again – see the History section in the Catalog. Please note: the catalog is not the same as the schedule of classes. The catalog outlines each major, minor, and graduate program with its requirements. The schedule of classes lists what is being taught each semester along with the tuition, registration, and calendar information for that semester. Pick up and read a copy of each!

4) I’m also doing Secondary Ed…what do I do?
Fill out a “Declaration of Major” form for History. You will be assigned a History advisor for your history program requirements. Go to the Secondary Ed department for Ed program requirements & advising.

5) I transferred to NEIU from another institution. Who can I talk to in order to see which courses count in the History Program?
Please consult with your history advisor. Please bring your unofficial transcript(s) and evaluation of transferred credits.