History Major, BA

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The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a BA in History. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the General Education Curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study.

General Education Curriculum (39-40 Semester Hours)

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BA Degree Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area - minimum of 6 hours at the 200-level or above)

Major Courses:

HIS 101 - History of Civilization
HIS 102 - History of Civilization
HIS 109 - History of the United States I
HIS 110 - History of the United States II
HIS 311 - Introduction to Historical Thinking and Research
HIS 499 - History Capstone
Select two American History elective courses (6 semester hours)
Select two European History elective courses (6 semester hours)
Select one Global History elective course (3 semester hours)
Select three additional History elective courses, any field (9 semester hours)

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History Major, BA

General Education Curriculum (39-40 Semester Hours)

BA Degree Requirements:

Major Courses:

Total History hours exclusive of core history requirement: (36 Semester Hours)

Total Hours Required for a BA in History: 124 Semester Hours