Department of History B.A. History

B.A. History – Degree Requirements

Requirements for a B.A. in History (40 credits):

  • Intro/Intermediate Courses*

    4 credits 1000/2000 level in major field
    4 credits 1000/2000 level in minor field
    *at least 4 credits must be at the 2000-level

  • Research/Experiential Courses

    4 credits 2901 course
    4 credits 3900-level course

  • Advanced Courses

    5 courses, at least 1 from each of 3 areas (20 credits total)
    HST4001: Senior Seminar

  • MAJOR FIELDS

    Field A: Europe
    Field B: United States/Canada
    Field C: Africa/East Asia/Latin America/Middle East

  • Concentration

    Students may elect to do a concentration in one of the following areas of their major: East Asia, Latin America, or Middle East by taking at least 4 credits of introductory or intermediate courses and at least 8 credits of advanced courses in that area.

Students will be advised in electing additional courses that will complement their career goals.