History Major, B.A.

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The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.A. 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:

(See General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees .)

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 Non-Western History elective course (3 semester hours)
Select three additional History elective courses, any field (9 semester hours)

Other requirements:

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

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History Major, B.A.

General Education Curriculum:

Major Courses:

Other requirements:

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

Total Hours Required for a B.A. in History: 124 Semester Hours