B.A. degree with a major in History

Requirements in the Core Curriculum:

• Integrative Studies - 50 hrs
• Foreign Language - 10 hrs
• Mathematics - 5 hrs
• Physical Education - 3 hrs
• Senior Year Experience - hrs depend upon course selected

Requirements in the major (at least 50 hrs):

• one 100-level History Foundation course from HIST 110 and 120 - 5 hrs
• two 200-level History Foundation courses from among HIST 200, 210 and 220 - 10 hrs
• one Historical Methods course: HIST 280 - 5 hrs
• one Advanced American History course from among HIST 345, 351, 355, 361, 371, 381, 425, 430, 435, 440 and 445 - 5 hrs
• one Advanced European History course from among HIST 300, 305, 315, 340, 405, 410 and 420 - 5 hrs
• one Advanced Non-Western History course from HIST 330 and 450 - 5 hrs
• remaining hours to reach 50 from among other HIST courses
• At least 15 of the 50 total hours must be at 300/400 level

Required total hours for the degree:

• At least 180

Application for Degree

• A prospective graduate must request an Application for Degree at the Registrar's Office two terms prior to the term in which the degree is to be completed

Minor in History

Required (at least 25 total hours):

• All hours from among any HIST courses

It is highly recommended that history majors also take 10 quarter hours at the 200 level or above from a choice of disciplines related to history, including political science/international relations, economics, sociology, philosophy, religion, and psychology. Students should consult their advisers to determine the best selection of electives in history and related disciplines. Majors are encouraged to take History 280, History Seminar, in their freshman or sophomore year. Students interested in pursuing graduate studies are advised to attain reading proficiency in at least one foreign language and are encouraged to enroll in the college Honors program.

Requirements for students seeking Integrated Social Studies teacher licensure appear in the Teacher Education Programs booklet available upon request from the Education Department. Requirements for the major and teacher licensure may differ, but both must be met to become licensed, and the major must be completed to receive a Bachelor's degree. To be recommended for teacher licensure, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.